resolve-disputes

RESOLVE IP DISPUTES

A key part in your IP management journey is to defend your IP and resolve disputes, where necessary. Find suitable dispute resolution approaches, resources and guides for your needs.

Legacy Circulars

With effect from 12 March 2020, the PDF icon Compendium of Hearings & Mediation Department Circulars supersedes all Legacy Circulars.

2019
24 May 2019 PDF icon 1/2019 Filing of Geographical Indications Documents
2017
19 Apr 2017 PDF icon 4/2017 Evidence in Trade Mark Revocations on the Ground of Non-use 
31 Mar 2017 PDF icon 3/2017 Award of Costs and Taxation
31 Jan 2017 PDF icon 2/2017 Deadlines to File Evidence and Extensions of Time to File Evidence in Opposition Proceedings
31 Jan 2017 PDF icon 1/2017 Service Requirements in Contentious Proceedings before the Registrar
2015
30 Jun 2015 PDF icon 5/2015 E-filing of Other Documents in HMG Proceedings
Amended
22 Jul 2016		 PDF icon 4/2015 [Amended]
Full Hearings: Cross-Examination, Filing Requirements (IP²SG), Attendance and Tendering of Additional Submissions
30 Jun 2015 PDF icon 4/2015 Full Hearings: Cross-Examination, Filing Requirements (IP²SG), Attendance and Tendering of Additional Submissions
30 Jun 2015 PDF icon 3/2015 Evidentiary Issues
25 May 2015 PDF icon 2/2015 Particulars to be Specified in Bad Faith, Fraud and Misrepresentation Allegations
25 May 2015 PDF icon 1/2015 Costs – Supplement
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 3/2017)
2013
20 Sep 2013 PDF icon 1/2013 Pleadings Issues at Case Management Conferences
2012
21 Dec 2012 PDF icon 1/2012 Relevant Dates in Revocations on Grounds of Non-Use
2011
26 Aug 2011 PDF icon 8/2011 Opposition to Amendment of Trade Mark Application after Publication 
26 Aug 2011 PDF icon 7/2011 Bill of Costs
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 3/2017)
[Removed] 6/2011 [Removed]
26 Aug 2011 PDF icon 5/2011 Attendance at Opposition / Revocation / Invalidation / Rectification Hearings
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 4/2015)
26 Aug 2011 PDF icon 4/2011 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
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 1/2017)
8 Apr 2011 PDF icon 3/2011 Costs
(Partially superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 3/2017)
8 Apr 2011 PDF icon 2/2011 Proprietor's Evidence in Trade Mark Revocations
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 4/2017)
8 Apr 2011 PDF icon 1/2011 Applications to File Further Evidence
2010
20 Aug 2010 PDF icon 4/2010 Dealing with Extensions of Time and Case Management Conference Timelines
[Removed] 3/2010 [Removed]
20 Aug 2010 PDF icon 2/2010 Amendments to Form TM 11, Form TM 28 and Form TM 12
20 Aug 2010 PDF icon 1/2010 Compliance with Rule 30(3)
2009
20 Nov 2009 PDF icon 5/2009 Service of Form TM 12 (Counter-statement)
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 1/2017)
20 Nov 2009 PDF icon 4/2009 Service of Form TM 11 (Notice of Opposition) and Form TM 28 (Application for Revocation / Declaration of Invalidity / Rectification)
(Superceded by HMD Circular PDF icon 1/2017)
20 Nov 2009 PDF icon 3/2009 Filing of Form TM 11 by Joint-Opponents
[Removed] 2/2009 [Removed]
[Removed] 1/2009 [Removed]