What are the requirements for trademark registration in Singapore? What are the requirements for app

Updated on Financial 2024-03-28
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  1. Anonymous users2024-02-07

    Hello! Singapore's trademark registration is governed by its Trade Marks Act 1998 and can be applied for registration by anyone who uses or intends to use a trademark in Singapore; A Singapore trademark can be composed of words, graphics, three-dimensional shapes, colors and combinations thereof, and must be distinctive and must not conflict with the prior rights of others.

    Singapore is a member of the Nice Agreement Concerning the International Classification of Goods and Services, the Madrid Protocol, the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, the World Intellectual Property Organization and the TRIPS Agreement.

    Trade marks, service marks, series marks, joint trade marks, certification marks and defensive marks can be registered in Singapore.

    The process of trademark registration in Singapore is as follows:

    1) Applicant qualifications: Legal persons, natural persons or organizations in China or abroad can apply for registered trademarks. The first user or intended user of the trademark must file an application for registration of the trademark in the prescribed written format.

    2) Application process (smooth situation).

    Formal examination: After the application is submitted, the application number is given and the application time is confirmed. At this stage, the application is examined to see if the prescribed ** is used and whether the class of goods and services is specified.

    whether the examiner searches whether the trademark is identical in appearance and pronunciation to the earlier trademark; Examination of whether the trademark contains geographical names; In the case of pharmaceutical products, it is examined for the inclusion of protected International Nonproprietary Names (INNs), which are the general term for special medicines designated by the World Health Organization. If it does not meet the requirements, the application will be rejected. In addition, the indications of goods and services will be examined for compliance with the international classification, and if the classification is incorrect, a new application will be required.

    Substantive examination: Examination of whether a trademark is registrable under the law, for example, whether it is distinctive. If the examiner considers that the trademark is not suitable for registration, a notice of refusal is issued. The applicant can reply within the specified time. Applicants can also request a delay in responding.

    3) Announcement: After the trademark has passed the examination, the applicant will be informed that the trademark application has been accepted and published in the trademark gazette. Anyone can file an objection within the 4-month notice period, stating their reasons and submitting relevant evidence.

    4) Registration approval: Trademarks that have been ruled to be registered after opposition, or trademarks that have no objection after announcement, will be approved for registration and a registration certificate will be issued. The entire smooth application process (if there is no rejection, opposition, etc.) takes about 12-15 months.

    5) Validity period: 10 years from the filing date, if the registration expires and needs to continue to be used, the application for renewal of registration shall be 3 months before the expiration of the registration period, and the validity period of each renewal registration is 10 years; 1 month grace period subject to additional fees.

    More detailed information could be provided to provide more accurate legal advice.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    1. It can be represented graphically;

    2. Be able to distinguish your goods or services;

    3. Be different;

    4. Do not describe goods or services, or practices in current language or business practices;

    5. Do not be confused with the existing trademark on the register.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    Conditions for applying for a trademark in Singapore:

    1. Information to be submitted for filing an application for trademark registration:

    1. Power of attorney for trademark registration.

    For the purpose of entrusting a trademark law firm to register a trademark, the Power of Attorney for Trademark Registration can be obtained from customer service or from the "Book Style" column or from the trademark office.

    2. Proof of Applicant's Eligibility:

    A Application in the name of the company, with a copy of the business license of the enterprise;

    b Apply in the name of an individual with a copy of your ID card or passport. (Chinese citizens in the name of an individual need to provide a "copy of the business license of individual industrial and commercial households").

    3 Trademark reproduction:

    Clear trademark design (5 copies), ** length of 5-10 cm, width of 5-10 cm;

    4 Proof of priority.

    If you have priority under the Paris Convention, please provide a detailed list of the goods or services to which the priority relates and the relevant certificates. The time limit for obtaining priority is within six months of the first application.

    5. List the goods or services for which registration is to be sought, indicating the class of the trademark.

    2. Notification of acceptance of trademark registration.

    After receiving the information of the trademark application, we will first review the application** and all attachments in detail to check whether the required parts of the application** have been completed, whether the relevant information is correct, whether the required information is incomplete, and whether the fee has been paid. If there is no accident, a notice of acceptance will be issued, and the time will be about 3 months.

    3. Review.

    4. Publication of public notices.

    The preliminary examination notice lasts for three months, and if no objection is raised, the trademark can be successfully registered.

    5. Registration.

    Once the application for registration of a trade mark is approved, the particulars of the trade mark will be entered in the register and a certificate of registration will be issued to the applicant. The date of registration will be retroactive to the date of filing of the application, in other words, the right to be the owner of a registered trademark should be counted from the date of filing of the application.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    1. There is no requirement for the nationality of the Singapore trademark application in Singapore, whether it is a local or a foreigner in Singapore, as long as the company's goods or services are needed, they can apply for Singapore trademark registration;

    2. The application for trademark registration in Singapore is not mandatory, and it is entirely based on the applicant's personal wishes;

    3. However, it should be noted that applicants must provide a stable Singapore address during the application cycle;

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    In this case, you can only consult the local ICBC in Singapore to know about it.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    The trademark acceptance notice will be delivered to the customer within 3 months, and the certificate will be issued for about 12-18 months (in general), and the trademark certificate will be valid for 10 years and renewed after 10 years.

    Information required for application:

    Although it is not mandatory to apply for a trademark, once the application is made, it must be done in strict accordance with the relevant regulations of IPOS. In Singapore, the following information is required for a trademark application.

    1. Claim for registered trademark.

    3. If the trademark is a three-dimensional drawing, the outline drawing should clearly show all dimensions.

    4. List all goods and services related to the registered trademark.

    5. A statement on the proposed use of the trademark in the form of a cluster.

    Documents required for trademark application in Singapore.

    1. The applicant's name, address or country of registration.

    2. If the trademark to be registered is a color pattern, please provide 6 copies of the trademark pattern; If the trademark to be registered is a black and white design, only one copy of the trademark design is required.

    3. A detailed list of the products or services to be registered and the classes to be registered.

    4. Priority documents, such as applying for priority registration.

    5. If the trademark to be registered has any literal meaning, a translation shall be attached.

  7. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    1.Singapore does not have any nationality requirements for trademark applications, whether local or foreign, as long as the company's goods or services are required.

    2.The application is non-mandatory and is entirely voluntary of the applicant.

    3.However, it is important to note that applicants must provide a stable Singapore address during the application cycle for easy contact.

  8. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    We all know that Singapore is a very open country, with a developed economy and one of the most cosmopolitan countries. Because these favorable conditions have also attracted investors and businessmen from many countries to expand their business projects. So what are the conditions that need to be met to register a trademark in Singapore?

    Here's how it came to you. <>

    First of all, Singapore is a highly open country, and there is no nationality requirement for applicants for trademark registration, so whether it is a local resident or a foreigner, as long as they have a company or product service in Singapore. You can apply for trademark registration, and trademark registration is completely voluntary and not compulsory. <>

    When registering a trademark, the applicant or the applicant's institution needs to provide the application form for trademark registration to the Singapore Patent Office, including, the applicant's supporting documents, trademark reproduction, an electronic document, the name and address of the applicant for trademark registration in Singapore, etc., and also need to pay the corresponding fees. Upon receipt of the application**, the Singapore Patent Office will examine the application to ensure that it complies with the relevant laws and regulations of the Singapore Patent Office, and after review, a report will be issued stating the reasons why the trademark has not been registered. After the examination of the registration of the Zen and the approval of the Seal, if it is determined to pass, an advertisement reporting the registration of the trademark will be published in the ** in Singapore.

    Anyone can object to the advertisement within two months of its publication, and the Singapore trademark registration has been successful. In the end you just have to wait. The Trade Marks Registry issues the visa.

    For me, the time for trademark registration in Singapore is still relatively long. There are some similarities to trademark registration in China. No matter where it is, trademark registration must comply with relevant laws and regulations, and cannot violate the law.

    Finally, I hope that your Singapore trademark registration can be successfully completed and promote your business to go abroad.

  9. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    The conditions that need to be met are, you must find a first-class institution, and you must provide the Singapore Patent Office with a trademark registration application form, including the applicant's supporting documents, an electronic file of the trademark drawing, and also make clear the name and address of the registrant's application, etc., and also pay some fees, you can successfully apply, and because Singapore is a country with a special open type to prepare, so no matter what international can be successfully applied, so there is no need to worry about nationality.

  10. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    First of all, you must have a certificate of Singapore trademark, and you must bring various documents when registering, and you must also go to the place where you register the trademark to apply.

  11. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    First of all, you need a business qualification certificate, and you also need to provide personal identification and related procedures, and you also need to fill out the relevant agreement and application form.

  12. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    Documents required for trademark application in Singapore:

    1.A copy of the applicant's valid ID (a copy of the company's business license; personal identity card) and its English name and address;

    2.reproduction of the trademark;

    3.the name and class of goods or services for which the trademark is used;

    4.Proof of priority (if priority is claimed).

  13. Anonymous users2024-01-26

    Conditions for applying for trademark registration in Singapore:

    Since Singapore is a highly open country, there is no requirement for the nationality of the trademark applicant in Singapore, whether it is a Singaporean native or a foreigner, as long as the goods or services of the company in Singapore are needed, you can apply, and this application is not mandatory, it is completely out of the applicant's personal wishes, but I need to pay attention to the fact that the applicant must provide a stable Singapore address during the application period. Another point is that at present, the registration of a trademark is one of the ways to apply for an Entrepreneur Pass in Singapore.

    Procedure for Trademark Registration in Singapore:

    1. The applicant or the applicant's ** institution applying for a trademark in Singapore shall file an application for trademark registration with the Singapore Patent Office (IPOS) and pay the required fees for designation.

    2. Upon receipt of the trademark application by the Singapore Patent Office (IPOS), the Trade Marks Registry will review the application to ensure that it complies with the relevant provisions of Singapore's Trade Mark Terms and Conditions. After review, if it is determined that the application does not comply with the requirements of the Singapore Trade Marks Terms and Conditions Regulations, a report will be issued by the Trade Marks Registry with the reasons for the non-registration.

    3. If the registration of the trademark is confirmed to be no problem after review, an advertisement for the registration of the trademark will be published in the ** Gazette of Singapore.

    4. Within two months after the advertisement is published, anyone can file an opposition to the trademark registration application, and if there is no objection within two months, the Singapore Trademark Registry will officially register it.

    5. At the end of the day, the Singapore Trademark Registry will issue a certificate of registration to the applicant.

    Documents required for trademark registration in Singapore:

    1. Applicant's identity document (a copy of the business license shall be provided when the enterprise applies, such as a copy of the personal ID card and a copy of the business license of the individual business with the individual as the person in charge);

    2. An electronic document of the trademark pattern (the best one is the trademark graphic used in ordinary use);

    3. The goods or services used in the application for Singapore trademark registration and designation (the Nice International Classification Table is provided by ** company);

    4. The name and address of the applicant for trademark registration in Singapore.

    2. Time required for trademark registration in Singapore: 6-12 months.

    3. Validity period of Singapore trademark registration: 10 years.

    The types of trademarks that can be registered in Singapore

    The types of trademarks that can be registered in Singapore include: trade marks, service marks, series marks, joint trademarks, certification marks and defensive marks.

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