Singapore Trademark Renewal

In Singapore, a registered trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of registration. It can be renewed indefinitely for successive 10-year periods by paying the prescribed renewal fees.

You should file for trademark renewal in Singapore:

• No earlier than 6 months before the expiry date.
• No later than 6 months after the expiry date.

Renewals filed after the expiry date will incur additional late renewal fees.

To renew trademark in Singapore, you must:

1. File Form TM19 through the IPOS Digital Hub.
2. Pay the applicable renewal fee.

If you wish to obtain a certified copy containing the updated expiry date, you can file Form CM12 and pay the prevailing fees through the IPOS Digital Hub.

If you fail to renew your trademark within 6 months after its expiry date:

• The trademark will be removed from the register.
• You may apply for restoration within 6 months from the date of removal by filing Form TM19 and paying the restoration fee.
• If no restoration application is made within this period, the trademark cannot be reinstated, and you would need to file a new application.

No, Singapore does not require proof of use for standard trademark renewals. However, if a trademark is not used in the course of trade for a continuous period of 5 years, it may be subject to revocation on the grounds of non-use.

To ensure effective trademark maintenance in Singapore:

• Keep your contact and ownership details up to date with IPOS.
• Monitor renewal deadlines and file timely renewals.
• Use your trademark in the course of trade to avoid vulnerability to non-use revocation.

Yes, trademark extension in Singapore is achieved through the renewal process. By renewing your trademark registration every 10 years, you can maintain its validity indefinitely.

If your trademark has been removed from the register due to non-renewal, you can apply for restoration within 6 months from the date of removal by:

1. Filing Form TM19 through the IPOS Digital Hub.
2. Paying the prescribed restoration fee.

If no restoration application is made within this period, the trademark cannot be reinstated, and a new application must be filed. For more information and to access the necessary forms, visit the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).