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Circulars providing updates and guidance on IPOS' IP dispute resolution processes.
Last updated 2 January 2026
Compendium of HMD Circulars
Compendium of Hearings & Mediation Department Circulars [PDF, 798 KB]
(Updated 15 October 2025)
The Compendium is a compilation of all HMD Circulars that are currently in effect. All HMD Circulars in effect before 12 March 2020 have been superseded with effect from 12 March 2020, but remain accessible under Legacy Circulars on this page.
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Updates from IPOS
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Legacy Circulars
With effect from 12 March 2020, the Compendium of Hearings & Mediation Department Circulars supersedes all Legacy Circulars.
2019
Year 2019
24 May 2019 | Filing of Geographical Indications Documents |
2017
Year 2017
19 Apr 2017 | Evidence in Trade Mark Revocations on the Ground of Non-use | |
31 Mar 2017 | Award of Costs and Taxation | |
31 Jan 2017 | Deadlines to File Evidence and Extensions of Time to File Evidence in Opposition Proceedings | |
31 Jan 2017 | Service Requirements in Contentious Proceedings before the Registrar |
2015
Year 2015
30 Jun 2015 | E-filing of Other Documents in HMG Proceedings | |
Amended | [Amended] | |
30 Jun 2015 | Full Hearings: Cross-Examination, Filing Requirements (IP²SG), Attendance and Tendering of Additional Submissions | |
30 Jun 2015 | Evidentiary Issues | |
25 May 2015 | Particulars to be Specified in Bad Faith, Fraud and Misrepresentation Allegations | |
25 May 2015 | Costs – Supplement |
2013
Year 2013
20 Sep 2013 | Pleadings Issues at Case Management Conferences |
2012
Year 2012
21 Dec 2012 | Relevant Dates in Revocations on Grounds of Non-Use |
2011
Year 2011
26 Aug 2011 | Opposition to Amendment of Trade Mark Application after Publication | |
26 Aug 2011 | Bill of Costs | |
[Removed] | 6/2011 | [Removed] |
26 Aug 2011 | Attendance at Opposition / Revocation / Invalidation / Rectification Hearings | |
26 Aug 2011 | Service 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 | |
8 Apr 2011 | Costs | |
8 Apr 2011 | Proprietor's Evidence in Trade Mark Revocations | |
8 Apr 2011 | Applications to File Further Evidence |
2010
Year 2010
20 Aug 2010 | Dealing with Extensions of Time and Case Management Conference Timelines | |
[Removed] | 3/2010 | [Removed] |
20 Aug 2010 | Amendments to Form TM 11, Form TM 28 and Form TM 12 | |
20 Aug 2010 | Compliance with Rule 30(3) |
2009
Year 2009
20 Nov 2009 | Service of Form TM 12 (Counter-statement) | |
20 Nov 2009 | Service of Form TM 11 (Notice of Opposition) and Form TM 28 (Application for Revocation / Declaration of Invalidity / Rectification) | |
20 Nov 2009 | Filing of Form TM 11 by Joint-Opponents | |
[Removed] | 2/2009 | [Removed] |
[Removed] | 1/2009 | [Removed] |