Quick Facts on Trademark Registration in Singapore

IP Gennesis
Oct 3, 2022
1 min read

REGISTRABLE TRADEMARKS

Trademark - Letter; Word; Numeral; Name; Brand; Label; Device (drawing / design); Shape; Aspect of packaging; Colour; Sound or a combination of these elements
Collective mark
Certification mark

WHO CAN APPLY

Any natural or legal person.

HOW LONG TO REGISTER

6 to 8 months from filing up until issuance of certificate, provided it is a smooth process, without any office action or opposition.

DOCUMENTS & INFO NEEDED

Full name & address of applicant (Company/ Individual)
Softcopy of trademark in high resolution
List of goods and services under the trademark

BLACK & WHITE MARK COVERS ALL COLOUR

Yes!

SERIES MARK APPLICATION

Permissible. There is no additional cost for filing a series mark application.

PROTECTION PERIOD

10 years from the date of filing. May be renewed for further term of 10 years.

RENEWAL DOCUMENTS

Simple instructions with a copy of the certificate of registration is sufficient.

Disclaimer: The above information is merely for general sharing and does not constitute any legal advice. Readers are advised to seek individual advice from the professionals.

1 Comment

nita

May 04

Thanks for putting this together. It's super helpful! Trademark registration in Singapore is something many new business owners know they should do, but it is often delayed, so it's great to see the process explained clearly and digestibly. One thing that might be useful to expand on in a follow-up post is the international angle — maybe how Singapore’s trademark system ties into global protection through the Madrid Protocol? That can be a game-changer for businesses that plan to expand beyond local borders.