Singapore Intellectual Property News

Follow recent developments in Singapore intellectual property law and practice. Cantab IP reports on IPOS announcements, changes to patent and trade mark procedures and fees, significant Singapore court and registry decisions, and other developments affecting applicants and rights owners. Our patent attorney and trade mark agent explains what has changed, who may be affected and the practical points to consider.

Latest Singapore IP News

IPOS Resumes SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast

30 August 2026

IPOS will resume accepting new requests under the SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast programmes on 1 September 2026.


IPOS Announces Changes to PPH Procedures for Singapore Patent Applications

12 June 2026

IPOS has announced changes to PPH procedures for Singapore patent applications, including a 6-month first office action target and an upfront 30% fee reduction for certain search and examination requests.

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IPOS Suspends SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast Programmes

5 January 2026

IPOS suspended new acceleration requests while reviewing both programmes. Acceptance of new requests resumed on 1 September 2026.


IPOS Announces Official Fee Changes

25 July 2025

IPOS has announced major revisions to official fees for patents, trade marks, registered designs and plant varieties, generally effective from 1 September 2025.


IPOS Declares Further Period of Excluded Days

8 June 2022

IPOS declared a fourth period of excluded days in 2022, extending the affected period through 19 June and relevant deadlines to 20 June 2022.

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