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Intellectual Property Office of Singapore

How to Register Patent Overview

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Last updated 1 July 2025

How to Register Patents

Find out more about registration criteria, how to file local or international applications, and relevant forms and fees.

Acceleration Programmes

Learn more about acceleration programmes that can help you expedite patent applications.

Domestic Route

A guide to filing a patent application directly in Singapore through the domestic route, including the application process, requirements, and examination options.

PCT Route

Learn how to file an international patent application through the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) route, including the process, benefits, and requirements for entering the national phase in Singapore.

Provisional Application

Learn about Singapore's provisional patent application process, its benefits, and conversion to a complete application.

National Security Clearance

Learn about the national security clearance process for patent applications in Singapore, including when it's required, how to apply, and the potential outcomes.

WIPO Inventor Assistance Programme (IAP)

The IAP offers pro bono patent protection services to under-resourced inventors and small businesses in Singapore, learn about the criteria for application.