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Trade Marks

How do I apply for the registration of a trade mark?

You may file the application Form TM4 together with the prescribed fee. Applicants are required to provide an address for service in Singapore on the form.

With effect from 2 July 2007, you have the option to file (I) multi-class applications or (II) separate applications in different classes for the same mark. For (I), it will bring administrative convenience to you since there is only one trade mark number issued. With consolidated examination reports issued by IPOS, there is only one deadline for you to take note. The trade mark is also maintained as one upon registration. However, if an objection is raised in the examination process, the entire application will be held back. Likewise, if the applicant does not respond within the stipulated deadline, the entire application will also be treated as withdrawn.

How do I renew the registration of my trade mark?

You may renew the trade mark registration via Form TM19 or online via ip2.sg. The fee payable is dependent on the date on which you file for renewal. The fees shown below are applicable for online filing:

Renewal of registration (made on or 6 months before the date of expiry): S$380.00 x number of classes

Late renewal of registration (made within 6 months from the date of expiry): S$560.00 x number of classes

Restoration of registration (made between 6 to 12 months from the date of expiry): S$610.00 x number of classes

Manual filing is subjected to additional Service Bureau charges.

How much will it cost in total to apply for a trade mark registration?

Official Fees for filing Form TM4

For online filing:

(i) Application with class(es) whose specification items are fully adopted from pre-approved database: S$240.00 x number of classes

(ii) Application with class(es) whose specification items are not fully adopted from pre-approved database: S$341.00 x number of classes

For manual filing: S$374.00 x number of classes

Additional cost may be incurred if you wish to seek professional advice from a trade mark agent/lawyer.

If you need to make amendment(s) to the application as directed by the examiner, you may be required to submit the Form TM27 at a fee of S$40.00 per class.

I wish to assign/license my registered trade mark to a third party. What should I do?

Assignment
A change of ownership of a trade mark application which is pending or a registered trade mark must be recorded in the Register. The Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332) places a legal obligation on the new owner to apply to the Registrar to register his title. An application for the recordal of the assignment should be made on Form CM8 and the prescribed fee of S$70.00 per trade mark (via eFiling).

Licence
The owner of a registered trade mark may record his licencees in the Trade Marks Register. This is done by submitting Form CM6 and paying the prescribed fee of S$60.00 per trade mark. In the event that the licence is terminated, the owner of the mark should inform the Registrar by filing Form CM6 and paying the prescribed fee of S$60.00 per trade mark (via eFiling).

How can I amend my registration in the Register?

Please refer to the table below for the relevant forms (and fees, if applicable) in relation to the amendment to be made.

Amendment pertaining to the following matter	Form to file	Fees payable*
Appoint, change or remove an agent	CM1	Nil
Change name, address or other particulars of a person	CM2	Nil
Transfer of ownership or assignment of a registered trade mark	CM8	S$70 per TM Number
Cancel a trade mark registration (whether in respect of all or some of the goods or services)	CM3	Nil
Register the grant, amendment or termination of a licence	CM6	S$60 per TM Number
Register the grant, amendment or termination of a security interest	CM7	S$50 per TM Number
Alter a registered trade mark**	TM27	S$40 per TM Number
Enter a disclaimer or limitation to a trade mark registration	TM27	S$35 per TM Number
Amend regulations governing the use of a registered collective mark or certification mark	TM10	S$70 per TM Number

* Fees shown are for online filing via IP2SG. Service bureau charges apply for some forms that are filed manually.

** Alterations to the representation of a registered trade mark are generally not allowed. The only allowable exception is where the mark includes the proprietor's name or address, the alteration is limited to altering this name or address and the alteration does not substantially affect the identity of the mark.

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