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Trademark Registration Services

Trademark registration in Singapore is essential for protecting your brand, logo, name, or slogan from misuse and infringement. Registering your trademark with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) gives you exclusive legal rights and strengthens your brand’s commercial value.

SIG provides professional trademark registration services in Singapore, guiding businesses through every stage from trademark search to IPOS approval and renewal.

What Is Trademark Registration in Singapore?

A trademark is a legally protected sign that distinguishes your goods or services from others. Once registered with IPOS, you gain exclusive rights to use the mark in Singapore and take legal action against infringement.

Trademark registration is especially important for:

  • Startups and SMEs
  • Foreign companies entering Singapore
  • Brands expanding regionally
  • eCommerce and digital businesses

Why Trademark Registration Matters for Businesses?

Registering your trademark:

  • Provides exclusive ownership rights
  • Prevents competitors from copying your brand
  • Enhances business valuation
  • Builds customer trust and brand credibility
  • Enables licensing and franchising opportunities

Without trademark registration, brand protection in Singapore is extremely limited.

Our Trademark Registration Services in Singapore

SIG offers end-to-end services, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and faster approvals.

Trademark Search & Availability Check

We conduct comprehensive trademark searches to assess:

  • Similar existing trademarks
  • Risk of objections
  • Registrability under IPOS rules

Trademark Application Preparation & Filing

Our team prepares and submits your application to IPOS, including:

  • Classification under the Nice Classification system
  • Accurate specification of goods and services
  • Proper documentation and declarations

IPOS Examination & Objection Handling

If IPOS raises objections or clarifications, we:

  • Respond professionally on your behalf
  • Provide legal justifications
  • Reduce rejection risks

Trademark Registration & Renewal Support

Once approved:

  • Your trademark is officially registered in Singapore
  • Protection lasts for 10 years
  • We manage renewals to maintain continuous protection

License Application

“Unlock opportunities with proper licensing”

Navigating the licensing landscape in a foreign market can be challenging. At SIG, we simplify the license application process, enabling you to seize business opportunities with confidence.

Our license application services cover:

  • Regulatory Compliance: We ensure that your business activities align with Singapore’s regulatory requirements, facilitating a smooth license application process.
  • Customized Solutions: Whether it’s a professional, business, or specific industry license, we tailor our services to meet your unique needs.
  • Application Management: Our team manages the entire application process, from submission to approval, keeping you informed at every step.

Legalization Services

“Navigating regulatory compliance”

Expanding your business to Singapore involves adhering to local regulations and ensuring all documents are legally recognized. Our Legalization Services streamline this process, allowing you to focus on your core business activities.

Our Legalization Services Cover:

  • Document Authentication: We facilitate the authentication of your business documents, ensuring they meet the required legal standards.
  • Notarization and Certification: Our team works with authorized notaries to certify and validate your important business documents.
  • Apostille Services: For international clients, we provide Apostille services to ensure the recognition of your documents in countries that are part of the Hague Convention.

Trademark Registration Singapore Fees: What to Expect

Trademark registration Singapore fees depend on several factors.

Key Cost Components

  • Government filing fees charged by IPOS
  • Number of trademark classes
  • Professional service fees
  • Objection or opposition handling (if any)

While government fees are fixed, professional fees vary depending on complexity and support level.

How Long Does Trademark Registration Take in Singapore?

Typical timelines:

  • Filing to publication: ~3–4 months
  • Opposition period: 2 months
  • Registration (if no opposition): ~6–9 months total

Timelines may vary if objections arise.

Who Can Apply for Trademark Registration in Singapore?

  • Singapore companies
  • Foreign companies
  • Individuals
  • Partnerships and sole proprietors

Foreign applicants are strongly advised to appoint a local representative for compliance and correspondence.

Why Choose SIG?

Businesses choose SIG because we offer:

  • Experienced IP and corporate professionals
  • Clear guidance on trademark registration Singapore fees
  • Accurate IPOS filing and classification
  • End-to-end support from search to renewal
  • Support for local and international businesses

Our focus is long-term brand protection, not just filing.

If you’re planning to protect your brand or expand into Singapore, professional support can save time, cost, and legal risk.

Speak with SIG today to understand your trademark registration options, fees, and eligibility in Singapore.

FAQs

Q1. How much does trademark registration cost in Singapore?
A. Trademark registration Singapore fees vary depending on the number of classes and services required. Government fees are fixed, while professional fees depend on complexity.

Q2. Is trademark registration mandatory in Singapore?
A. No, but without registration, you have very limited legal protection against infringement.

Q3. How long is a trademark valid in Singapore?
A. A registered trademark is valid for 10 years and can be renewed indefinitely.

Q4. Can foreign companies register a trademark in Singapore?
A. Yes. Foreign companies can register trademarks but usually appoint a local agent.

Q5. What happens if my trademark application is rejected?
A. Objections can often be resolved with proper responses. Professional handling significantly improves approval chances.

Other Services

Difference Between a limited liability company,
a representative Office and a branch

Kind
Singapore Limited Liability
Company
Singapore Representative
Office
Singapore Branch
Institution Name
Company Name can be
different from head office
Company Name must be the
same as the head office
Company Name must be the
same as the head office
Agency Business Scope
Can engage in various
businesses
Can only conduct market
research or coordinate activities
Must be the same as the
parent company
Suitable for
For local or foreign companies wishing to
expand their businesses in Singapore
For foreign companies wishing to set up
a temporary agency in Singapore to conduct
research and act as a liaison office
For foreign companies looking to expand
their business in Singapore
Disadvantage
Ongoing compliance obligations,
such as financial reporting, audits, etc.
It is a temporary agency and cannot
generate income
Ongoing compliance obligations,
such as financial reporting, audits, etc.
Ownership
Can be 100% local or 100%
foreign
No ownership
100% owned overseas
Independent legal
Yes
No
No
Maximum number of
shareholders in the company
Unlimited shareholders
Not applicable
Not applicable