Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Singapore?

no

20 years

The initial term of protection is 5 years, renewable twice for a maximum of 15 years.

yes. More than 50 designs can be included in one Singapore design application, but the designs must belong to the same class or the same subclass in the international design classification.

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

Singapore Patent and Trademark Office

English: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, Abbreviation: IPOS

Website: www.ipos.gov.sg

Singapore Invention Patent Search: Welcome to IPOS Digital Hub

1-2 years

• Grant fee: There is no annual granted fee for a design patent application in Singapore.
• Annuity: Pay the annual fee renewal fee every 5 years, overdue payment can be made within a grace period of 6 months, and a penalty of SGD 50.00 should be paid at the same time.

6 months before the filing date/priority date.

4 months