Singapore Intellectual Property Blog

This guide explains how a PCT application works, what happens during the international phase and when national phase filings become necessary.

The 2012 amendments introduced positive grant, a single prosecution track, new examination deadlines and supplementary examination in Singapore.

IPOS confirmed that Singapore’s amended patent law would apply from 14 February 2014 to specified domestic, divisional and national phase applications.

The amended Patents Act introduced supplementary examination for applicants relying on foreign prosecution, raising questions about claim correspondence.

An enquiry about protecting shop displays illustrates why inventors and designers should seek advice before disclosing or using their work publicly.