Trademark
Frequently Asked Questions
Final conclusions are subject to verification via IPOS and applicable laws; unconfirmed prices are quoted within a range.
Trademark Application and Maintenance
Yes. Both individuals and companies may apply as applicants. Relevant entity documents are required based on applicable regulations; specific materials will be collected during the formal application process.
Words, Chinese characters, English text, and logos may be applied for separately or in combination. Each approach has trade-offs; recommendations will be provided during evaluation based on usage patterns.
Each jurisdiction is evaluated separately; the outcome in China does not determine the result in Singapore. Local prior rights, distinctiveness, and scope of protection must still be verified.
Not necessarily. Individuals can also apply. Whether a company is established depends on shareholding and operational arrangements, which will be explained during the evaluation.
Submission can be completed promptly once documentation is complete, the proposal and fees are confirmed, and the team is able to execute. This refers to submission timing, not approval time.
Required. Trademarks have expiration dates; renewals must be processed according to applicable regulations upon expiry. Changes in name or address, as well as assignments, also require corresponding registration.
Service fees, official fees, GST, translation fees, and complex procedure fees are itemized separately. Pricing is calculated based on the number of trademarks, classes, countries, and project scope. Unconfirmed prices will be quoted within a range.
Still have questions?
Submit trademark preliminary assessment; we will outline next steps based on the scope.
