Get Trademark Registered & Secured in Singapore

A trademark is a sign used to distinguish your business’s goods or services from others. It can include letters, words, names, signatures, numerals, devices, brands, labels, tickets, shapes, colors, or a combination of these elements.

Registering a trademark grants you exclusive rights to use the mark, helping to build customer loyalty and protect your market share. It allows you to:

• Use the ® symbol next to your mark.
• Deter others from using your mark.
• License or sell the mark.
• Use it to raise equity for business ventures.

A registered trademark in Singapore is protected for 10 years from the date of filing. It can be renewed every 10 years thereafter.

To apply for a trademark in Singapore, you need to:

• Ensure your mark meets the registration criteria.
• File your application with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).
• Pay the required fees.
• Follow the examination process, where IPOS checks for compliance with registration requirements.

Yes, you can file a single international application via the Madrid Protocol, which allows you to seek protection in multiple countries through one application.

The basic fee for filing a trademark application is S$340 per class of goods or services. Additional fees may apply for specific requests such as amendments, renewals, or international applications.

You can renew your trademark starting from six months before its expiry by filing Form TM19 and paying the renewal fee. If it is not renewed on time, it can still be renewed late within six months after the expiry date with a higher fee. Beyond this, you may restore the trademark within another six months by filing the appropriate forms and paying the restoration fee.

Be cautious of unsolicited IP services that request payment for trademark registration or renewal. Always verify such requests with IPOS to avoid falling victim to scams.