Registering a Geographical Indication in Singapore
Form GI1 should be submitted for an application to register a geographical
indication (GI) in Singapore via FormSG.
The application must include:
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(a) The name, address, address for service in Singapore, and nationality of
the applicant
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(b) The capacity in which the applicant is applying for registration
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(c) The representation of the GI for which registration is sought
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(d) The geographical area to which the GI applies
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(e) The goods to which the GI applies
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(f) The quality, reputation or other characteristic of the goods and how that quality, reputation or other characteristic is essentially attributable to the place from which the goods originate
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(g) Where the GI for which registration is sought relates to a qualifying
country other than Singapore, evidence that the GI has obtained recognition or registration as a GI
in the qualifying country of origin
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(h) Application fee of S$1,500.
Where any of the above information (except for (c)) in its native language is not in English, a
suitable transliteration in English or an English translation should be provided. You may find our sample document for transliteration of non-Roman characters in GI useful.
Please provide your email address and Singapore contact number in your submission via FormSG so that we can provide you with the
payment instructions.
Payment shall be made via IPOS Digital Hub's payment platform. You can expect to receive payment instructions
via email within 3 working days after we receive your submission.
To avoid unnecessary delays in the processing of your application, please make payment once you have received the payment instructions from us.
Form
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Description
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Fee
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Download Form
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GI1
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Application to register a geographical
indication
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$1,500
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GI1
Continuation Sheet 10
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