Which is the competent authority for invention patent applications in Singapore?

The initial term of protection is 5 years, renewable twice for a maximum of 15 years.

1-2 years

4 months

• via Paris Convention : 6 months from earliest priority date.
• Hague Agreement route: 6 months from earliest priority date.

6 months before the filing date/priority date.

no

no

20 years

no

• Grant fee: The applicant should submit a request and pay the corresponding fee within 2 months after receiving the granted notice.
• The annual fee shall be paid year by year starting from the fifth year from the date of application, and the grace period for late payment is 6 months.