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2020
| 22 Dec 2020 |
 Circular No. 13/2020 |
Trade Marks Journal Publication Dates in December 2020 |
| 22 Dec 2020 |
Circular No. 12/2020 |
Revised Trade Marks Work Manual Chapters on Relative Grounds for Refusal of Registration and Names and/or Representations of Famous People, Fictional Characters, Stories and Buildings |
| 1 Oct 2020 |
Circular No. 11/2020 |
Feedback on the Trade Marks Work Manual Chapters on Relative Grounds forateral List is now known as the TM5 ID Lis Refusal of Registration and Names and/or Representations of Famous People, Fictional Characters, Stories and Buildings |
| 16 Sep 2020 |
Circular No. 10/2020 |
Launch of New Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Trademark Image Search |
| 25 Aug 2020 |
Circular No. 9/2020 |
Expansion of SG Patent Fast Track Programme on 1 September 2020 |
| 17 Aug 2020 |
Circular No. 8/2020 |
Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Simplify and Streamline Intellectual Property Processes and Improve User Experience with Digital Initiatives |
| 12 Aug 2020 |
Circular No. 7/2020 |
International Classification of Goods and Services – Nice Classification Eleventh (11th) Edition, Version 2021 |
| 2 Jun 2020 |
Circular No. 6/2020 |
Introduction of Amendments to Subsidiary Legislation in Response to Covid-19
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| 18 May 2020 |
Circular No. 5/2020 |
Provision of news |
28 Apr 2020
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Circular No. 4/2020 |
Trade Marks Journal Publication Dates in May 2020 |
| 17 Apr 2020 |
Circular No. 3/2020
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COVID-19: Further Information on Excluded Days |
| 9 Apr 2020 |
Circular No. 2/2020
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Change in Trade Marks Journal Publication Dates |
| 6 Jan 2020 |
Circular No. 1/2020
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Consolidation of Registry’s Circulars regarding Classification Practices on Specific Terms
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| 6 Jan 2020 |
Circular No. 1/2020 |
Updates to the Registry’s Classification Practices |
2019
| 31 Oct 2019 |
Circular No. 6/2019 |
New Online Payment Platform on IP2SG
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| 23 Aug 2019 |
Circular No. 5/2019
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International Classification of Goods and Services – Nice
Classification Eleventh (11th) Edition, Version 2020 |
| 7 Mar 2019 |
Circular No. 4/2019
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Easing of Translation and Transliteration Requirements for Marks Containing Foreign Words or Characters
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| 7 Mar 2019 |
Circular No. 3/2019 |
Revamped Filing Interface for Form TM4 |
| 4 Mar 2019 |
Circular No. 2/2019 |
Division and Merger of International Registrations Designating Singapore |
| 4 Mar 2019 |
Circular No. 1/2019 |
Trade Marks (International Registration) (Amendment) Rules 2019 |
2018
| 14 Sep 2018 |
Circular No. 4/2018 |
100% e-Payment with effect from 1 November 2018 |
| 8 Aug 2018 |
Circular No. 3/2018
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Decommissioning of Email-Based IP2SG Accounts on 1 September 2018 |
| 27 Jul 2018 |
Circular No. 2/2018
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International Classification of Goods and Services
Nice Classification – Eleventh (11th) Edition, Version 2019 |
| 27 Jul 2018 |
Circular No. 2/2018
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Concierge services
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| 3 Apr 2018 |
Circular No. 1/2018
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Changes Pertaining to Form CM8 (Application to Register a Transfer of Ownership) with effect from 21 April 2018 |
2017
| 17 Nov 2017 |
Circular No. 10/2017 |
Training Materials used in “Training Workshop for Trade Marks Application Prosecutors (2017)” |
| 3 Oct 2017 |
Circular No. 9/2017
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Training Workshop for Trade Marks Application Prosecutors (2017) |
| 14 Aug 2017 |
Circular No. 8/2017
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International Classification of Goods and Services
Nice Classification – Eleventh (11th) Edition, Version 2018 |
| 5 Jul 2017 |
Circular No. 7/2017
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Unsolicited IP Services – Requests for Payment of Fees
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| 28 Apr 2017 |
Circular No. 6/2017
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Download the Latest Approved List of Goods or Services on IP2SG |
| 13 Apr 2017 |
Circular No. 5/2017
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New/Revised Chapters of Trade Marks Work Manual on Assignment, Collective Marks, Certification Marks and Series of Marks
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| 17 Mar 2017 |
Circular No. 4/2017
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Slides used in Information Sharing Session relating to the Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) conducted on 10 March 2017 |
| 2 Mar 2017 |
Circular No. 3/2017 |
Information Sharing Session relating to the Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) |
| 24 Feb 2017 |
Circular No. 2/2017 |
Examination Practice with respect to Shape Marks |
| 24 Feb 2017 |
Circular No. 2/2017 |
Feedback on the Trade Marks Work Manual Chapters on Assignment, Collective Marks, Certification Marks and Series of Marks |
| 3 Feb 2017 |
Circular No. 1/2017 |
Revised Fees, Implementation of Goods and Services Tax and Change in Procedure for Amendment and Correction of Patents documents with effect from 1 April 2017 |
2016
| 29 Dec 2016 |
Circular No. 10/2016 |
Training Materials used in “Training Workshops for Trade Marks Application Prosecutors” conducted in November 2016 |
| 1 Nov 2016 |
Circular No. 9/2016
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Removal of Issuance of Acknowledgement Letters for Electronically Filed Trade Mark Applications and Automation of Formalities Check |
| 1 Nov 2016 |
Circular No. 9/2016 |
Launch of eAlert Facility in IP2SG |
14 Oct 2016
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Circular No. 8/2016
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Training Workshops for Trade Marks Application Prosecutors
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14 Oct 2016
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Circular No. 8/2016
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“Electronic machines” in Class 9 |
| 14 Oct 2016 |
Circular No. 8/2016
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“Data storage”, “Information storage” in Classes 39 or 42
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| 28 Jul 2016 |
Circular No. 7/2016
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International Classification of Goods and Services
Nice Classification – Eleventh (11th) Edition, Version 2017 |
| 28 Jul 2016 |
Circular No. 7/2016 |
"Providing a website"
"Kits" |
| 1 Jul 2016 |
Circular No. 6/2016 |
Training Materials used in “Training Workshops for Trade Marks Application Filers” conducted in June 2016 |
| 14 Jun 2016 |
Circular No. 5/2016 |
Arranging and conducting of exhibitions |
| 14 Jun 2016 |
Circular No. 5/2016 |
Association services |
| 25 Apr 2016 |
Circular No. 4/2016
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Training Workshops for Trade Marks Application Filers |
| 14 Mar 2016 |
Circular No. 3/2016 |
Updates to the Trade Marks Work Manual - Priority Claims |
| 1 Feb 2016 |
Circular No. 2/2016 |
Feedback on the Trade Marks Work Manual Chapter on Priority Claims |
| 4 Jan 2016 |
Circular No. 1/2016 |
Launch of Form MP1 (“Request to transform an international registration into national application(s)”) Online Filing Platform |
2015
| 22 Dec 2015 |
Circular No. 11/2015 |
Protection of Red Cross Emblems |
22 Dec 2015
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Circular No. 11/2015
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Formalizing of amendments to specification of goods or services |
| 30 Nov 2015 |
Circular No. 10/2015 |
Final Published Chapters of Trade Marks Work Manual on International Registrations/Subsequent Designations Designating Singapore, International Applications Where Singapore Is the Office of Origin, Shape Marks and Relative Grounds for Refusal of Registration |
30 Nov 2015
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Circular No. 10/2015
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Amendments to the Trade Marks Rules
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30 Nov 2015
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Circular No. 9/2015
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International Classification of Goods and Services
Nice Classification – Tenth (10th) Edition, Version 2016 |
| 13 Oct 2015 |
Circular No. 8/2015
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Request for Reconsideration of Examination Reports
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| 8 Oct 2015 |
Circular No. 7/2015 |
Feedback on the Trade Marks Work Manual Chapters dealing with International Registrations/Subsequent Designations Designating Singapore, International Applications Where Singapore Is the Office of Origin and Shape Marks |
| 8 Oct 2015 |
Circular No. 7/2015 |
Boolean Search Enhancements – Introduction of Wild Card Characters and Increased Sensitivity to Spacing
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| 8 Oct 2015 |
Circular No. 7/2015 |
“Meal replacement”, “dietetic food” and “dietetic beverages” in Class 5, 29, 30, 31, 32 or 33
“Advice, information or consultation services relating to computer or computer hardware” in Class 42 |
| 31 Aug 2015 |
Circular No. 6/2015 |
ASEAN TMclass – Online consultation tool for classification of Goods and Services in ASEAN |
| 31 Aug 2015 |
Circular No. 6/2015 |
Inclusion of list of goods and services acceptable by IPOS under ASEAN TMclass |
| 31 Aug 2015 |
Circular No. 6/2015
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Trilateral List is now known as the TM5 ID List |
| 3 Jul 2015 |
Circular No. 5/2015 |
Launch of Trade Marks Similar Mark search facility in IP2SG |
| 17 Apr 2015 |
Circular No. 4/2015 |
Updates to the Trade Marks Work Manual - Slogans and International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS) |
| 17 Apr 2015 |
Circular No. 4/2015 |
Tool for verifying list of goods and services |
| 5 Feb 2015 |
Circular No. 3/2015 |
Feedback on the Trade Marks Work Manual Chapters dealing with International Classification of Goods and Services (ICGS) and Slogans |
| 20 Jan 2015 |
Circular No. 2/2015 |
Revised Published Chapter of Trade Marks Work Manual on Series of Marks |
| 20 Jan 2015 |
Circular No. 2/2015 |
New Chapter of Trade Marks Work Manual on Renewal of Trade Mark Registrations |
| 8 Jan 2015 |
Circular No. 1/2015 |
Issuance of Certificate of Registration under IP2SG system for Trade Marks |
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