resolve-disputes

RESOLVE IP DISPUTES

A key part in your IP management journey is to defend your IP and resolve disputes, where necessary. Find suitable dispute resolution approaches, resources and guides for your needs.

Legacy Circulars

With effect from 12 March 2020, the PDF iconCompendium of Hearings & Mediation Department Circulars supersedes all Legacy Circulars.

2019
24 May 2019PDF icon1/2019Filing of Geographical Indications Documents
2017
19 Apr 2017PDF icon4/2017Evidence in Trade Mark Revocations on the Ground of Non-use 
31 Mar 2017PDF icon3/2017Award of Costs and Taxation
31 Jan 2017PDF icon2/2017Deadlines to File Evidence and Extensions of Time to File Evidence in Opposition Proceedings
31 Jan 2017PDF icon1/2017Service Requirements in Contentious Proceedings before the Registrar
2015
30 Jun 2015PDF icon5/2015E-filing of Other Documents in HMG Proceedings
Amended
22 Jul 2016		PDF icon4/2015[Amended]
Full Hearings: Cross-Examination, Filing Requirements (IP²SG), Attendance and Tendering of Additional Submissions
30 Jun 2015PDF icon4/2015Full Hearings: Cross-Examination, Filing Requirements (IP²SG), Attendance and Tendering of Additional Submissions
30 Jun 2015PDF icon3/2015Evidentiary Issues
25 May 2015PDF icon2/2015Particulars to be Specified in Bad Faith, Fraud and Misrepresentation Allegations
25 May 2015PDF icon1/2015Costs – Supplement
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon3/2017)
2013
20 Sep 2013PDF icon1/2013Pleadings Issues at Case Management Conferences
2012
21 Dec 2012PDF icon1/2012Relevant Dates in Revocations on Grounds of Non-Use
2011
26 Aug 2011PDF icon8/2011Opposition to Amendment of Trade Mark Application after Publication 
26 Aug 2011PDF icon7/2011Bill of Costs
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon3/2017)
[Removed]6/2011[Removed]
26 Aug 2011PDF icon5/2011Attendance at Opposition / Revocation / Invalidation / Rectification Hearings
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon4/2015)
26 Aug 2011PDF icon4/2011Service of Form TM 11 (Notice of Opposition), Form TM 28 (Application for Revocation / Declaration of Invalidity / Rectification) and Notice Required under Rule 29(5) where there is no Address for Service
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon1/2017)
8 Apr 2011PDF icon3/2011Costs
(Partially superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon3/2017)
8 Apr 2011PDF icon2/2011Proprietor's Evidence in Trade Mark Revocations
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon4/2017)
8 Apr 2011PDF icon1/2011Applications to File Further Evidence
2010
20 Aug 2010PDF icon4/2010Dealing with Extensions of Time and Case Management Conference Timelines
[Removed]3/2010[Removed]
20 Aug 2010PDF icon2/2010Amendments to Form TM 11, Form TM 28 and Form TM 12
20 Aug 2010PDF icon1/2010Compliance with Rule 30(3)
2009
20 Nov 2009PDF icon5/2009Service of Form TM 12 (Counter-statement)
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon1/2017)
20 Nov 2009PDF icon4/2009Service of Form TM 11 (Notice of Opposition) and Form TM 28 (Application for Revocation / Declaration of Invalidity / Rectification)
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon1/2017)
20 Nov 2009PDF icon3/2009Filing of Form TM 11 by Joint-Opponents
[Removed]2/2009[Removed]
[Removed]1/2009[Removed]