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CN Expert Singapore Trademark Registration to Protect Your Brand Identity
Gain the exclusive legal right to stop others from using your brand name, logo, or slogan in your industry. We help you secure your trademark, build customer trust, and use Singapore as your strategic hub to command the ASEAN market.
Why Singapore is the Premier Hub for Your Brand
Filing in Singapore is a strategic business decision that unlocks more than just legal protection. It positions your brand at the heart of Asia’s fastest-growing markets.
- World-Class IP Regime The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) is renowned for its efficiency, quality, and robust legal framework for brand protection.
- SG Trademark Fast Track Eligible applications can be registered in as little as six months, one of the fastest and most efficient registration processes in the world.
- Gateway to ASEAN A Singapore trademark is a strong foundation for extending brand protection across Southeast Asia’s market of 650+ million people.
- Pro-Business Environment A strong legal system and pro-IP environment make Singapore the ideal place to launch, commercialize, and license your brand.
Your End-to-End Trademark Partner
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to cover every stage of the brand lifecycle, from initial concept to long-term enforcement.
Trademark Search & Analysis
Trademark Search & Analysis
Before you invest, we search global and local databases to provide a clear opinion on your mark’s availability and registrability.
Strategic Application Drafting
Strategic Application Drafting
We help you define the correct “Classes of Goods & Services” to ensure the broadest possible protection for your current and future business.
Filing & Prosecution with IPOS
Filing & Prosecution with IPOS
We manage the entire application process, responding to examiner reports and navigating legal requirements to secure your registration.
Madrid Protocol International Filing
Madrid Protocol International Filing
We provide seamless international filing from Singapore, allowing you to efficiently protect your brand in over 120 member countries.
Trademark Watch & Monitoring
Trademark Watch & Monitoring
After registration, we monitor the registry for infringing marks and advise on timely opposition actions to defend your brand.
Trademark Maintenance & Renewals
Trademark Maintenance & Renewals
We manage your portfolio, track your 10-year renewal deadlines, and handle payments to ensure your rights remain in force indefinitely.
Your End-to-End Trademark Partner
We offer a comprehensive suite of services to cover every stage of the brand lifecycle, from initial concept to long-term enforcement.
Trademark
Search &
Analysis
Trademark
Search &
Analysis
Before you invest, we search global and local databases to provide a clear opinion on your mark’s availability and registrability.
Strategic Application Drafting
Strategic Application Drafting
We help you define the correct “Classes of Goods & Services” to ensure the broadest possible protection for your current and future business.
Filing & Prosecution with IPOS
Filing & Prosecution with IPOS
We manage the entire application process, responding to examiner reports and navigating legal requirements to secure your registration.
Madrid Protocol
International
Filing
Madrid Protocol
International
Filing
We provide seamless international filing from Singapore, allowing you to efficiently protect your brand in over 120 member countries.
Trademark
Watch &
Monitoring
Trademark
Watch &
Monitoring
After registration, we monitor the registry for infringing marks and advise on timely opposition actions to defend your brand.
Trademark Maintenance & Renewals
Trademark Maintenance & Renewals
We manage your portfolio, track your 10-year renewal deadlines, and handle payments to ensure your rights remain in force indefinitely.
From Idea to Registered Mark in 5 Simple Steps
We guide you through the IPOS application process with clarity and expertise.
Consultation & Search
Application Strategy
Application Filing
Examination & Prosecution
Registration & Maintenance
Overview of Southeast Asia Trademark
1. Legislations:
The Trade Marks Act (2005 Revised Ed) (Cap. 332), Trade Marks Rules and Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules.
2. Definition:
A trademark Singapore is a sign used by a person in the course of business or trade to distinguish his goods or services from those of other traders. It has to be capable of being represented graphically. It can include any letter, word, name, signature, numeral, device, brand, heading, label, ticket, shape, colour, and aspect of packaging or a combination of these. It need not be visually perceptible. A brand owner is advised to register trademark Singapore to protect the brand that will be used in Singapore.
3. Criteria:
Under trademark Singapore, for a trade mark to be registered it must be distinctive and capable of distinguishing the goods and/or services of the owner from other similar goods and/or services. Descriptive Marks, Marks ‘Common to the Trade’, marks contrary to public policy, deceptive marks or marks identical to earlier marks are all prohibited from registration.
4. Membership:
√ – Paris Convention
√ – Madrid Protocol
Singapore is a member of the Paris Convention from 1995, whereby applications from convention countries will be subject to the same priority date in Singapore. The application for priority has to be made within six months of the first application in a convention country.
5. Rule of Priority:
In determining the priority of trademarks, “First to Use” is the rule for Trademark Singapore.
6. Duration and Renewal:
A trademark Singapore application once registered is valid for 10 years from the date of application. It may be renewed every 10 years thereafter with payment of a renewal fee.
1. Legislations:
The Trade Marks Act (2005 Revised Ed) (Cap. 332), Trade Marks Rules and Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules.
2. Definition:
A trademark Singapore is a sign used by a person in the course of business or trade to distinguish his goods or services from those of other traders. It has to be capable of being represented graphically. It can include any letter, word, name, signature, numeral, device, brand, heading, label, ticket, shape, colour, and aspect of packaging or a combination of these. It need not be visually perceptible. A brand owner is advised to register trademark Singapore to protect the brand that will be used in Singapore.
3. Criteria:
Under trademark Singapore, for a trade mark to be registered it must be distinctive and capable of distinguishing the goods and/or services of the owner from other similar goods and/or services. Descriptive Marks, Marks ‘Common to the Trade’, marks contrary to public policy, deceptive marks or marks identical to earlier marks are all prohibited from registration.
4. Membership:
√ – Paris Convention
√ – Madrid Protocol
Singapore is a member of the Paris Convention from 1995, whereby applications from convention countries will be subject to the same priority date in Singapore. The application for priority has to be made within six months of the first application in a convention country.
5. Rule of Priority:
In determining the priority of trademarks, “First to Use” is the rule for Trademark Singapore.
6. Duration and Renewal:
A trademark Singapore application once registered is valid for 10 years from the date of application. It may be renewed every 10 years thereafter with payment of a renewal fee.
Below is the suggested steps on how to register trademark Singapore:
1. Trademark Search
Singapore Trademark Search is a process of performing search by text or image in brand data from multiple national and international sources, including trademarks, appellations of origin and official emblems. Every applicant is encouraged to seek advice from Trademark Agent in Singapore to conduct Singapore Trademark Search prior to the trademark Singapore application.
2. Application
Every applicant is required to submit an application with Intellectual Property Office of Singapore.
3. Examination
A formalities examination will be conducted by the Registry of Trade Marks following a search for specifications and prior marks. After a favourable search report is given, the application will be examined to determine whether the mark is registrable in accordance to the law.
4. Publication
The application for trademark Singapore will be published in the trademarks journal where interested parties may oppose the registration within two months of the publication.
5. Opposition
Third parties can oppose to an application within 2 months from the date of publication
6. Registration
If the opposition to the registration of trademark Singapore is resolved in favour of the applicant, or if there are no opposition, the trade mark will be registered and a registration certificate will be issued.
The following information and/or documents are required to file an application for a trademark Singapore:-
1. Application form (TM 4).
2. Power of Attorney (TM 1).
3. One clear print for a black-and-white mark; one (1) clear picture under JPEG format.
4. A list of goods or services (which closely follow the Nice International Classification).
5. The full name, address and nationality of the applicant, company, country/state of incorporation.
6. For marks that contain non-English words, a certified transliteration and translation.
ITEMS | OFFICIAL FEES (USD) | PROFESSIONAL FEES (USD) |
|---|---|---|
1. Filing application for one class (including advise on registrability and specification)
(a) For class(es) whose specification are not fully adopted from pre-approved database
(b) For class(es) whose specification items are fully adopted from pre-approved database |
340
240 |
500
500 |
2. Search per mark per class | – | 250 |
3. Filing priority claim | – | 80 |
4. Applying for extension of time
(a) First and request
(b) Second request
(c) Third and subsequent request |
20
40
65 |
70
70
70 |
5. Reporting and responding to the Examiner’s report, filing of Statutory Declaration of use or arguments to overcome official objections, amendments, searches and other general works. | – | 1,500 – 2,300 |
6. Filing an application to amend specification of goods and services | 40 | 250 |
7. Recordal of change of name, address, applicant, etc. (per mark) | 40 | 250 |
8. Recordal of Assignment (per mark)
(a) where agreement is prepared by us
(b) where agreement is not prepared by us |
60
60 |
500
250 |
9. Reporting the issuance of the Notice of Acceptance of the application for publication, checking and forwarding the Certificate of Registration | – | 250 |
10. Application for renewal
Application for late renewal of registration of trademarks
Application of restoration and renewal of registration | 400
580
640 | 300
350
400 |
11. Opposition proceedings:-
(a) Preparing Notice Of Opposition to registration
(b) Preparing Counter-Statement in answer to a Notice of Opposition
(c) Attending Case Management Conference
(d) Preparing Statutory Declaration
(e) Attending Opposition Hearing |
360
300
–
–
840 |
1,600 onwards
1,600 onwards
650 onwards
2,000 onwards
2,500 onwards |
*Out-of-pocket expenses and service bureau fees will be billed on your account as and when incurred.
*Official fees are subjected to review by the relevant authorities.
Basic Requirements
DOCUMENTS | REMARKS | TIME OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
Image/ representation of the mark | Mark in the form of foreign characters has to be accompanied with transliteration in English (optional), Certified by Translator | 2 months from filing. |
Additional Documents for Claiming Convention Priority
DOCUMENTS | REMARKS | TIME OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
Priority documents | Certified copy of the basic application. Documents in any other language has to be provided with its English translation. | 2 months from filing. |
Documents for Filing a Request of Recordals of Assignments and Changes
DOCUMENTS | REMARKS | TIME OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
Copy of: Assignment deed, or Document of name change Document of address change | certified certified | Anytime after registration |
Documents for Filing an Opposition or Counter-Opposition
(Deadline for Applying is during 2 Months Publication Period of the Trade Mark Application to be Opposed)
DOCUMENTS | REMARKS | TIME OF FILING |
|---|---|---|
Copy of registrations in various countries | no legalization | On filing date |
Copy of advertisements/ brochures of the products bearing the mark | no legalization; as many and as early as possible | On filing date |
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Success Stories
Smplrspace Pte Ltd
“We’re incredulous as it was faster than we expected.”
Invention Title: A System and Method for Generating a Digital Twin of a Building for Its Supervision
Application No.: 10202404049U
– Thibaut Tiberghien, Co Founder & CTO of Smplrspace Pte Ltd
Filed on Dec 2024 Granted on Apr 2025
“We’re incredulous as it was faster than we expected.”
A System and Method for Generating a Digital Twin of a Building for Its Supervision
Application No.: 10202404049U
– Thibaut Tiberghien, Co Founder & CTO of Smplrspace Pte Ltd
BOTOL Pte Ltd.
“We engaged PINTAS for patenting our BOTOL RVM and were pleased with their efficient guidance through a smooth process. Their valuable advice helped us secure our patent grant in just six months via Singapore’s Fast Track programme. We highly recommend PINTAS for reliable patent registration services.”
Invention Title: An Apparatus For Collecting Recyclables
Application No.: 10202300735P
– Max Craipeau, Director of BOTOL Pte Ltd.
Filed on 17th March 2023, Granted on 1st April 2024
Your Design Questions, Answered
What can be trademarked in Singapore?
Any sign capable of distinguishing your goods or services from others. This includes names, logos, slogans, 3D shapes, sounds, and even smells. The mark must be distinctive and not descriptive. Our attorneys can advise on your specific brand’s eligibility.
How long does trademark protection last in Singapore?
A trademark, once registered, provides protection for 10 years from the date of application. It can be renewed indefinitely for 10-year periods, as long as it’s in use and the renewal fees are paid.
Can I file an international trademark from Singapore?
Yes. Singapore is a member of the Madrid Protocol. You can file a single international application from Singapore, designating over 120 member countries. This is a cost-effective way to manage your global brand portfolio. We can manage this entire process for you.
What's the difference between "TM" and "®"?
You can use “TM” (for Trademark) or “SM” (for Service Mark) at any time to claim rights to a mark, even if it’s not registered. You can only use the “®” symbol once the trademark is officially registered with IPOS. Using “®” on an unregistered mark is an offense.
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