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Frequently Used Terms

Article An object to which the design has been applied.

Class and subclass Based on the Locarno Classification, the articles to which the designs are applied are divided into different classes and subclasses. There are 32 classes of articles.

Formalities Examination The check conducted by the Registry of Designs to ensure that the formal requirements have been met, such as details of the applicant, class(es) and subclass(es) of articles, and representations of designs.

Industrial Process A design must also be capable of industrial reproduction whereby more than 50 copies of the articles are produced.

Novelty New and not known to anyone in the world.

Priority Date Claim An earlier date which the applicant in Singapore may claim if there is a corresponding filing from a Paris Convention or World Trade Organization country; provided that the Singapore application is filed within six months from date of the earlier filing.

Representation of the Design

This refers to the drawing or photograph of the design.
Set of articles Two or more articles of the same general character that are ordinarily on sale together or intended to be used together.

Statement of Novelty
A statement describing the features of the design which are new.


   
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