Singapore (SG)

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude (137 kilometres or 85 miles) north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the Straits of Malacca to the west, the Riau Islands (Indonesia) to the south, and the South China Sea to the east. The country’s territory is composed of one main island, 63 satellite islands and islets, and one outlying islet, the combined area of which has increased by 25% since the country’s independence as a result of extensive land reclamation projects. It has the second greatest population density in the world. With a multicultural population and recognizing the need to respect cultural identities, Singapore has four official languages; English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil. English is the lingua franca. Multiracialism is enshrined in the constitution and continues to shape national policies in education, housing, and politics.

Intellectual property protection in Singapore

Intellectual property office Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS)
Website http://www.ipos.gov.sg
Contact details 1 Paya Lebar Link #11-03
PLQ 1, Paya Lebar Quarter
Singapore 408533
(65) 6339 8616

Patent

Time limit applicable for entry into the PCT national phase 30 months from the priority date
Time limit applicable for filing Conventional application 12 months from the priority date
Language English
Representation Foreign applicants must be represented by a Singaporean Patent Attorney
Power of Attorney Not required

Trademark

Filing requirements
  • Applicant(s) details
  • Representation of the mark in black and white and colour
  • List of good(s) and/or service(s)
Multiple-class applications Yes
Power of Attorney Not required
Opposition period Within two months from publication of the trademark application
Representation Foreign applicants must be represented by a Singaporean Trademark Attorney

Industrial Design

Filing requirements
  • Applicant's name and address
  • Representation of the design
  • Description of the design
Multiple design applications Yes
Power of Attorney Not required
Examination Formal examination
Representation Foreign applicants must be represented by a Singaporean Design Attorney

Source: WIPO and Wikipedia