The SG IP Fast Track
From 1 Sep 2020, applicants with a patent application accelerated under the SG IP Fast Track (“SG IP FAST”) can also request acceleration of related trade mark and registered design applications. Previously known as the SG Patent Fast Track programme, which only allows applicants to accelerate patent applications, the pilot programme has now been expanded to include trade marks and registered designs.* This will better support innovators and enterprises as they build and manage their IP portfolio, and commercialise their creations.
Accelerated timelines for the different types of IP are as follows:
- Straightforward patent applications can be granted in as fast as 6 months. Non-straightforward patent applications can be granted in as fast as 9 months.
- Straightforward trade mark applications can be registered in as fast as 3 months. Non-straightforward trade mark applications can be registered in as fast as 6 months.
- Registered design applications can be registered in as fast as 1 month.
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.
Find out more about the eligibility criteria and request procedures for SG IP FAST from our
SG IP Fast Track Circular.
To request acceleration of registered design applications, you may use the template
here.
* There will be a cap of 10 patent applications per month, with a further cap of 2 patent applications per entity (individual or corporate) under SG IP FAST. The cap will be reset on the first day of every month. There will not be a cap on the number of trade mark and registered design applications that can be accelerated.
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:
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Design re-registration at MISTI A Singapore registered design can be re-registered in Cambodia, subject to the following conditions:
- Be an earlier filing claimed in the Cambodian design application
- Have a filing date on or after 27 Aug 2020
- Meet the design requirements[1] for registration in Cambodia
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: - Be an earlier filing claimed in the Lao PDR design application
- Have a filing date on or after 27 Aug 2024
- Meet the design requirements for registration in Lao PDR
More information about the recognition scenario can be found here. |
How to submit:
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- A copy of the certificate of registration of the design in Singapore or equivalent.
- All documents prescribed under Laotian laws to be required as part of the industrial design application as of the date of application.
- Any documents required by DIP to be translated into Lao must be in accordance with such form and manner as prescribed by DIP as of the date of application. Any documents not in compliance with this requirement will not be taken into consideration and the application will not qualify for re-registration.
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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
- 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.