What are the benefits of registering a trademark?

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  • Secures exclusive right to use the logo and slogan in your business operations
  • Protects against unauthorised use of your logo and slogan for commercial gain
  • Gives you the right to recover damages and compensation from an infringer
  • Provides a source of revenue when you license it to a third party
  • Increases the perceived quality and market value of your company and product identity

What types of trademarks can I register?

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  • Designs
  • Stylized logos
  • Slogans / Catchphrases
  • Word Marks / Character Marks
  • Series Marks

What type of trademarks are not registrable?

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  • Devoid of distinctive character
  • Merely descriptive of the actual products or services
  • Names of widely-known proper names and geographical locations
  • Generic words (such as television, computer, etc)
  • Likely to cause confusion between similar products or services
  • Perceived to be deceptive, hurtful or obscene

How long does it take for a Singapore trademark registration?

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The entire registration process can take up 6-12 months. Examination phase will take about 4 months, followed by 2 months where it is published.

Approval and trademark registration would be completed after 6 months if no office response is required.

What is the validity of the Singapore trademark registration?

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A registered Singapore trademark is valid for 10 years from the date of application.

It can be renewed indefinitely for 10 years at a time.

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