Patents in Singapore
Singapore offers a robust and well-regulated patent system that encourages innovation and protects the intellectual property rights of inventors. With a strong legal framework, international agreements, and a supportive ecosystem, Singapore is an attractive destination for patent registration and protection.
This country ranked 11th out of 55 in the world in the 2022 U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s International Intellectual Property (IP) Index. The index point out that Singapore’s key strengths include an advanced national IP framework and efforts to accelerate research, patent examination, and grants. The index also lauded Singapore as a global leader in patent protection and online copyright enforcement.
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Why choose us
- Quality service: Patentarea.com is characterized by providing services with the highest quality standards. Our services are carried out by attorneys and engineers specialized in intellectual property in order to ensure quality and that all the legal requirements are covered.
- Experience: We have more than 20 years of experience providing large companies, law firms and inventors, international design and patent application services in almost every country.
- Personalized communications: All communications between our clients and Patentarea.com are managed by dedicated account executives and saved on our confidential and secure platform.
- Competitive prices and no hidden fees: We offer competitive prices and inform of any possible additional cost timely and in advance.
How to apply
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Prepare the patent specifications. We can assist you with this also.
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Request a quotation for the patent filing.
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Payment of the patent filing service.
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Assigned attorney review and prepare the forms.
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Patent application filed and reported to you.
General information
Invention patent
Design patent
Filling timelines
The time limit for the PCT national phase entry in Singapore is 30 months from the earliest date of priority and 12 months for Direct Paris Route application. This term can be restored by paying a restoration fee.
The time limit for filing a design is 6 months from the earliest date of priority. This time limit cannot be restored.
Required documents
Assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable.
Assignment and certified copy of priority, if applicable.. A drawing set of the different views of the design.
Examination stage
The examination fees must be paid within 36 months from the priority date. The applicant has 3 options with respect to the substantive examination:
- Request a standard substantive examination
- Request of an examination based on the International Search Report
- To rely on International Preliminary Report on Patentability
The patent office will review if the design application meets all formalities and registrability. No examination fees must be paid. If the application is accepted to registration, the certificate of registration will be issued.
Granting
After receiving the Notice of Allowance, the applicant must pay the “Granting fees” within 2 months from the notice of allowance. The validity of the term is 20 years from the filing date for Paris Route applications and from the international filing date for PCT National phases.
No granting fee must be paid. The “Maintenance” fees must be paid each period of 5 years from the filing date of the application and the patent term of the design is 25 years.
Our services
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International patent filing (any country)
We have more than 20 years of experience filing and handling patent applications in almost every country. With us you will find a centralized and cost-effective filing of your international applications, allowing you to focus on the invention and the business side of your project.
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Portfolio management
We are an excellent solution for law firms and experience IP attorneys that need assistance with an experienced company for management and prosecution of large portfolios, with a portfolio of more than 2200 patents, we will provide an easy and fast reporting, files and documents up to date and timely next tasks notifications.
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Analytic services
In Patentarea we also have plenty of experience providing analityc services like Patentability searchs, freedom to operate analysis, and patent valuation reports.
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Patent drafting
If you need assistance with a quick and cost-effective patent draft for your clients, or if you are protecting your invention for the first time, we will gladly assist you with this also.
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Other Patent Services
We can also assist with any other service like assignments, renewal, licensing agreements and more. Just contact us.
FAQ’s
How long can it take a Singaporean patent to be issued?
A standard patent application process in Singapore can take between 2 and 3 years from the filing date. However, a PPH requested can be filed to potentially allow the applicant to reduce the examination time in more than a half. Contact us for additional information.
Can a Singaporean patent application be restored after abandonment?
Yes, a patent application that has been abandoned, it can be revived by filing a request for restoration and paying the regarding fees and correcting the cause that resulted in the abandonment.
Why Patentarea.com?
We have a team of patent attorneys and engineers, with years of experience making patent searches, filing patent applications and following up on the patent process in more than 30 countries, which allows us to assure you:
-Competent professionals will perform all the necessary procedures for filing and following up your patent application.
-You will receive timely information regarding updates for the application process.
-If objections or rejections arise in the patent application process, knowledgeable attorneys will advise you on the appropriate course of action.
-All information provided to us will be kept in absolute confidentiality. Before entering any business relationship we electronically sign a confidentiality agreement with you that protects your interests (View our confidentiality agreement).
Who will be in charge of my application?
In countries where services are offered, Patentarea.com relies on teams of recognized and experienced patent attorneys, allowing us to assure a high-quality service.
To learn about the attorney directly in charge of your request select the link “Attorney in charge” located on the toolbar or in the “About Us” section.