As Singapore is a highly open country, Singapore does not require the nationality of trademark applicants. Singaporeans and foreigners can apply as long as they need goods or services from Singapore companies. Moreover, this application is not compulsory, and it is entirely 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 every time during the application period. One more thing, at present, trademark registration is one of the ways to apply for a business license in Singapore.
Singapore trademark registration procedures:
1. The applicant applying for a trademark in Singapore or the applicant's agency shall submit an application form for trademark registration to the Singapore Patent Office (IPOS) and pay the fees required for designation at the same time.
2. After the Singapore Patent Office (IPOS) receives the trademark application form, the Trademark Registry will examine the application to ensure that it conforms to the relevant provisions of Singapore's Trade Marks Terms and Conditions Ordinance. Upon examination, it is determined that the application does not conform to the provisions of the Singapore Trade Marks Terms and Conditions Ordinance, and the Trademark Registry will issue a report and inform the reasons why the trademark is not registered.
3. If there is no problem in trademark registration after examination, an advertisement for trademark registration will be published in the Singapore Government Gazette.
Anyone can raise an objection to the application for trademark registration within two months after the advertisement is published. If there is no objection within two months, the Singapore Trademark Registration Office will formally register.
Finally, the Singapore Trademark Registration Office will issue a registration certificate to the applicant.
Materials required for trademark registration in Singapore:
1, the applicant's identity certificate (a copy of the business license is provided when the enterprise applies, such as a copy of the personal identity card and a copy of the business license of the individual industrial and commercial household with the person in charge);
2. Electronic documents with trademark patterns (the trademark patterns usually used are the best);
3. Designated trademarks for goods or services applying for trademark registration in Singapore (Nice international classification provided by the agency);
4. Name and address of the applicant for trademark registration in Singapore.
Singapore trademark registration time:
1. Official receiving time of Singapore Patent Office: within 4 weeks.
2. Time required for trademark registration in Singapore: 6- 12 months.
3. Period of validity of Singapore trademark registration: 10 year.
Types of trademarks that can be registered as Singapore trademarks
The types of trademarks that can be registered in Singapore include: commodity trademarks, service trademarks, series trademarks, joint trademarks, certification trademarks and defensive trade mark's application for registration.