Here - Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
Here - Intellectual Property Office of Singapore Here - Intellectual Property Office of Singapore
4 - APPLYING FOR A TRADE MARK OUTSIDE SINGAPORE Frequently Used Terms in Trade Marks Frequently Used Terms in Trade Marks Classes Descriptive Mark Distinctive Mark Goods and Services are divided into different classes according to the Nice Classification system. There are presently 34 classes of goods and 11 classes of services. A mark that contains only of elements that describe the features of, or elements that provide a description of the goods or services. Such a mark is not registrable. A mark that is unique and is easily differentiated from other marks. Distinguishing Differentiating Examination Opposition Priority Claim Representation The process by which the trade mark examiner decides if a mark is registrable in accordance to the law. The process by which a member of the public, or an interested third party may object to the registration of a trade mark. The date officially established when the applicant first files for a trade mark application in a country that is a member of the Paris Convention or the World Trade Organization. This refers to the drawing, image or photograph depicting the trade mark. Search The process by which the examiner searches for any existing and conflicting trade marks, as well as for geographical names, and names of pharmaceutical substances. 19
The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore or IPOS (http://www.ipos.gov.sg) is the lead government agency that formulates and regulates intellectual property (IP) laws, promotes IP awareness and provides the infrastructure to facilitate the greater development of IP in Singapore. With IP fast becoming a critical resource in today's new economy, IPOS' vision is to foster a creative Singapore where ideas and intellectual efforts are valued, developed and exploited. Formerly known as the Registry of Trade Marks and Patents, IPOS was established as a statutory board of the Ministry of Law on 1 April 2001.
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The <strong>Intellectual</strong> <strong>Property</strong> <strong>Office</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Singapore</strong> or IPOS<br />
(http://www.ipos.gov.sg) is the lead government<br />
agency that formulates and regulates intellectual<br />
property (IP) laws, promotes IP awareness and<br />
provides the infrastructure to facilitate the greater<br />
development <strong>of</strong> IP in <strong>Singapore</strong>. With IP fast<br />
becoming a critical resource in today's new economy,<br />
IPOS' vision is to foster a creative <strong>Singapore</strong> where<br />
ideas and intellectual efforts are valued, developed<br />
and exploited. Formerly known as the Registry <strong>of</strong><br />
Trade Marks and Patents, IPOS was established as<br />
a statutory board <strong>of</strong> the Ministry <strong>of</strong> Law on 1 April<br />
2001.
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