The Registrar retains her discretion and will consider each application for exemption, based on its facts. Official approvals for exemption requests are given only when an applicant submits his application for registration as a patent agent in Singapore (Form A) and the prescribed fees pursuant to rule 8 (1) of the Patents (Patent Agents) Rules 2001 (‘the Rules”). However, the Registrar may indicate her view if the applicant chooses to send in his written request to the Patent Agents Unit without Form A. When considering requests for exemptions, interviews, due to their subjective nature, would in general, not be granted.
Listed1 below are some specified foreign patent agent qualifying examinations that may be considered to be equivalent to the QE paper(s) conducted by the Registrar of Patents of IPOS2. An applicant may refer to the list below where successful completion in these specified examinations would in general, be persuasive in satisfying the Registrar that the applicant is correspondingly and sufficiently proficient in that area which was assessed.
When considering any request for exemption from obtaining a pass in QE Paper D, the Registrar would have to be satisfied that the applicant is sufficiently proficient in the knowledge of patent law and patent practice in Singapore. A pass in an examination that tests on knowledge of patent law and patent practice in Singapore would in general, be persuasive in satisfying the Registrar that the applicant is sufficiently proficient in the knowledge of patent law and patent practice in Singapore.
The applicant is required to satisfy the Registrar that he is sufficiently proficient in the law of patents and has the necessary knowledge and practical experience to carry out patent agency work.
| United Kingdom |
Chartered Institute of Patent Agents Advanced Papers
P3
P4
P6
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Paper A
Paper B
Paper C
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| Europe |
European Qualifying Examination for Professional Representatives
Paper A
Paper B
Paper C
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Paper A
Paper B
Paper C
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| New Zealand |
Examinations held under regulation 158 (1) of the Patents Regulations 1954
Papers C, D and E
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Papers A, B and C
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1 The list is non-exhaustive and is subject to changes.
2 Examination specified in Part II of the Third Schedule of the Rules.
Last Updated: 26 Nov 2010
When considering any request for exemption from completing the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law course conducted by the Faculty of Law, National University of Singapore and the IP Academy, the Registrar would have to be satisfied that the applicant is sufficiently proficient in the law of intellectual property. The factors1 that may be taken into consideration when comparing a course in question and the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law course include syllabus and teaching hours.
1 The factors listed are non-exhaustive and are subject to changes.
Last Updated: 26 Nov 2010
- Indicate the nature of your written request. Paragraph 1.1 below shows a sample format.
1.1. I apply to be exempted from the requirements stated in:
Rule 6(c) Rule 6(d) Rule 6(e)
(You may tick more than one box for application using Form A where applicable)
- Indicate your academic qualifications, professional qualifications and/or work experience in support of your request with supporting documents. Paragraphs 2.1 and 2.2 below show suggested format. Supporting documents which are not in English must be accompanied by an official certified translation.
2.1. I am relying on academic qualifications and/or* my professional qualification and/or work experience to seek exemption(s) from rule 6(c) and/or* rule 6(d). I enclose the following documents:
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- a copy of the certificate of my academic record(s); |
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- a copy of the official transcript issued by the institution of my academic record(s); |
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- a copy of official descriptions of the academic subjects taken issued by the institution; |
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- information on the academic standing of the institution where I conducted my studies; |
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- evidence of my admission as a member of the profession (a copy of certificate from the admitting authority);
- a description of relevant work experience2 which includes the name of the company, full name and contact particulars of the supervisor(s), the country/territory in or patent office by which the supervisor(s) has/have registered as a patent agent1 or its equivalent, duration of employment and work responsibilities/duties; and/or*
- list of patent documents prepared and filed in your name or samples of patent documents prepared by you with verification by the managing or supervising partner signed in their professional capacity.
- others |
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2.2. I am relying on my professional qualifications and/or* relevant work experience to seek exemption from rule 6(e). I enclose the following documents and information:
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- evidence of my admission as a member of the profession (a certified copy of a certificate from the admitting authority); |
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- a description of my relevant work experience2 which includes the name of the company, full name and contact particulars of supervisor(s), the country/territory in or patent office by which the supervisor(s) is/are registered as a patent agent or its equivalent, duration of employment and work responsibilities/duties; and/or*
- verification of experience3 by managing partners or supervisors signed in their professional capacity. |
*Please delete where appropriate.
1 Please specify the country/office identified in the Fourth Schedule to the Patents (Patent Agent) Rules. Please also indicate the registration number assigned in the country or Office.
2 Patent agency work includes;
i. applying for, or obtaining, a patent in Singapore or elsewhere;
ii. preparing specifications or other documents for the purposes of the Singapore Patents Act or the patent law of another country;
iii. giving advice (other than advice of a scientific or technical nature) about the validity, or infringement, of a patent.
3 Elaboration on the nature of work supervised may be included (eg. experience in drafting patent specifications bearing application numbers and advising on interpretation, validity and infringement of patents etc.)
Others:
- Write-in requests for exemption should be by way of letter in writing.
- All supporting documents submitted should be in the form of original documents or certified true copies.
- Verification letters in support of qualification and experience must be signed by the managing or supervising partner in their professional capacity.
Kindly note that the Guidelines above are subject to changes. IPOS reserves the right to ask for more information to be furnished.
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