What is use requirement after trademark registration in Singapore? What actions could be considered as use of trademark in Singapore? Could we stop validity of trademark registration certificate based on non-use for a period of time? How many years of non-use?
The registration of a trade mark may be revoked on the ground that within the period of 5 years following the date of completion of the registration procedure, it has not been put to genuine use in the course of trade in Singapore by the proprietor or with his consent, in relation to the goods or services for which it is resisted, and there are no proper reasons for non-use.
What are required documents for renewal trademark in Singapore? Is grace period after renewal date allowed?
There are no required documents for renewing the trademark in Singapore. The grace period in case of late renewal is 06 months from the expired date of the trademark.
Is cancellation of trademark registration in Singapore available? What is the foundations for such cancellation?
The cancellation of trademark registration in Singapore is available. A trademark may be cancelled where:
– The mark that are conflict with the protected industrial design or geographical indication.
– The mark is generic;
– The mark is against the public policy or morality of the social.
– The mark that are deceive the public.
– The marks that breach the copyright of another parties.
– The mark that are similar or identical with the well-known trademark;
– The registered trademark conflict with the earlier trademark;
– The trademark consists the signs are distinguishable such as the sign indicates the kind, quality, quantity, intended purpose or value of goods/services or other characteristics of goods or services.
– The mark that are similar or identical with the armorial bearings, flags and other state emblems;
Is customs record of trademark registration available in Singapore?
The trademark registration may be recorded online on customs data, but it is not automatically mechanism. The request may be done online.