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Acceleration Programmes
Speed up the IP registration process and get your products and services to market faster.
Domestic acceleration programme
The SG IP fast track
On 1 May 2020, IPOS launched the SG Patent Fast Track programme to support the acceleration of patent applications in all technology fields. The programme was then expanded on 1 Sep 2020 to allow applicants with a patent application accelerated under this programme to also request for the acceleration of their related trade mark and registered design applications. The programme was renamed as SG IP FAST. The expansion was to better support innovators and enterprises as they build and manage their IP portfolio, and commercialise their creations.
To continue supporting innovators and enterprises who require such an acceleration service, the SG IP FAST pilot programme will be available until 31 December 2024. Following its conclusion, IPOS will review and revise the pilot to better meet the evolving needs of innovators and enterprises in Singapore's dynamic IP landscape.
International acceleration programmes
Recognition of design registration in Cambodia and Lao PDR
IPOS has design cooperation with Ministry of Science, Technology and Industry (MISTI) of Cambodia and the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) of Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) respectively to provide greater support to innovators seeking protection in Cambodia and Lao PDR. Under the cooperation, applicants will be able to:
Table of processes
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Design re-registration at MISTI A Singapore registered design can be re-registered in Cambodia, subject to the following conditions:
More information about the recognition scenarios can be found here. [1]Designs that are contrary to public order or morality are excluded for registration in Cambodia. | Design re-registration at DIP A Singapore registered design can be re-registered in Lao PDR, subject to the following conditions:
More information about the recognition scenario can be found here. |
How to submit:
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Besides designs, applicants can also re-register their Singapore patents in Cambodia and Lao PDR. Click here for more information.
Acceleration of Cambodia registered design in Singapore
To qualify, the Cambodia registered design must:
Be an earlier filing claimed in the Singapore design application
Have a filing date on or after 27 Aug 2020
Meet the design requirements for registration in Singapore
How to submit:
A cover letter requesting for acceleration under the design cooperation with Cambodia and a copy of certificate of design registration in Cambodia must be submitted to IPOS.
Useful links
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