Trademark Renewal in Singapore
Verify the proprietor, contact details, use and priority rights before renewing a Singapore registration for another ten-year period.
References checked against official IPOS information on 2 September 2026.
Use the renewal event to correct and prioritise the portfolio
A Singapore trademark registration is protected for ten years from its filing date and can be renewed every ten years. Renewal should include a check of the registered owner, address, classes and continuing commercial relevance, not just payment of a fee.
What this work should cover
Right and expiry
Confirm the registration, classes and expiry against the current IPOS record.
Owner and correspondence
Update company, proprietor, representative and contact details so official correspondence reaches the correct party.
Use and portfolio value
Check how the mark is used, where evidence is kept and whether the classes still support current Singapore activity.
Timing and recovery
IPOS permits renewal beginning six months before expiry and provides later renewal or restoration routes with different requirements and fees. Check the current record before relying on a recovery route.
Put the IPOS issue into commercial context
A Singapore registration is owned by an old group company while the brand is used by a Malaysian affiliate. Trace transfers and licences, align the register and agreements, preserve use evidence and coordinate related national and Madrid records before renewal.
Prepare a complete first-review file
- Registration number and certificate
- Current owner and address
- Classes and markets still in use
- Assignments, licences or corporate changes
- Expiry date and any IPOS reminder
This is general educational information. Follow the current IPOS correspondence and obtain matter-specific advice for a live deadline or dispute.
Reviewed by Wong Wei Loon
Registered Malaysian Trademark Agent with more than ten years of intellectual property experience, supporting SMEs, manufacturers and brand owners with practical trademark and commercial IP decisions.
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Singapore-specific questions
How often is a Singapore trademark renewed?
A Singapore registration can be renewed every ten years. The renewal window opens six months before expiry.
Can an expired Singapore trademark still be renewed?
IPOS provides late-renewal and restoration stages within defined periods after expiry. The route and fee depend on the current register status.
Should the portfolio be reviewed before renewal?
Yes. Owner details, address, licences, classes, use and commercial importance should be checked so that record problems are not carried forward unnoticed.
Review a Singapore Renewal
Share the mark, applicant or proprietor, goods or services, IPOS record or notice, and any current deadline.