Forms and Fees

GI1

Application to register a geographical indication

S$1,500

GI2

Request for a qualification of the rights conferred in respect of a registered geographical indication to be entered in the Register

S$230

GI3

Application to renew registration of a geographical indication

Renewal of registration (before expiry):
S$940 in respect of each geographical indication

Renewal of registration (after expiry):
S$1,240 in respect of each geographical indication

CM1

Request to appoint or change agent

Notice of intention to cease to act as agent

No fee

CM2

Application to change name or other particular of applicant, registrant or other party

For the correction of name or other particular of any person, please file Form CM4.

No fee

CM3

1. Application by the registrant to cancel the registration of a geographical indication

S$30

CM3

2. Application, by any person other than the registrant, to cancel the registration of a registered geographical indication

S$550

CM4

1. Application to amend application for registration of geographical indication (other than to change or correct particular of applicant)

S$230

CM4

2. Application by registrant to rectify entry in register (other than change of particular of registrant)

S$230

CM4

3. Application, by any person other than the registrant, to rectify an error or omission in the Register (other than to the name, address or other particular of that person)

S$550

CM4

4. Application to correct or rectify particular of applicant or registrant or other party in application or register

S$50

CM4

5. Request to amend application, notice or other document to correct error or obvious mistake

S$50

CM4

6. Request to correct a clerical error or an obvious mistake in an application (other than an application for registration of a geographical indication), notice or other document

S$50

CM5

Request for an extension of time for matters not relating to proceedings with notice

For first and second requests:
No fee

For third and subsequent requests:
S$50

CM8

Application to transfer registration of registered geographical indication

S$70 in respect of each geographical indication

CM9

Request to withdraw an application for registration of a geographical indication

No fee

CM12

Request for a certified copy of an entry in the Register, certified extract from the Register or certified copy of form pertaining to application for registration -

CM12

(a) where the certified copy, certified extract or document is in hardcopy

S$35 per copy

CM12

(b) where the certified copy, certified extract or document is in softcopy

S$28

CM12

Certifying document issued by Registrar

S$12 per copy

CM13

Application to request for continued processing of an application for registration of geographical indication that was treated as abandoned

S$180

GI13

Notice of objection or opposition

S$550

HC1

Hearing and decision

S$1,000

HC3

Request for extension of time

S$120

HC5

Request for grounds of decision

S$1,400

HC6

Counter-statement

S$550

Refund

Refund may be allowed under the following list of circumstances:

• You made duplicate payment for a form.

• You filed duplicate forms.

• You submitted a form which cannot be processed.

Submit your request via IPOS Digital Hub.

Please note that forms which have been processed are generally not refundable.

Request for refund is subject to approval. Submission of a request for refund does not guarantee a refund.

You are advised to check your forms carefully before submitting them.