Seamless Patent Protection in Singapore

You can request full local substantive examination by IPOS, or, if you hold a corresponding granted patent from a prescribed foreign or regional office (such as the EPO, USPTO, JPO, UKIPO, IP Australia, or KIPO), you can request the faster supplementary examination route instead.

Up to 20 years from the filing date, subject to paying annual renewal fees.

Applicants generally need to request search and examination, or supplementary examination, within 36 months of the filing date, or the application may be treated as withdrawn.

It's generally faster because it relies on the search and examination already carried out by the foreign office, but Brealant will confirm whether it's the right fit for your specific invention and filing strategy.

A technical description of the invention, any drawings or diagrams, details of the inventors and applicant entity, and details of any earlier provisional or foreign filing, if claiming priority.

You can respond to the examiner's objections during examination, and in limited circumstances request a review or appeal — Brealant will advise on the best path based on the grounds raised.

Yes, Singapore is a PCT contracting state, so you can enter the Singapore national phase from an international application, or file directly if Singapore is your first filing.

You'll need a completed request form, a full specification with claims and abstract, any drawings, and applicant and inventor details.

Yes, an applicant can choose to request local full examination instead of relying on a corresponding foreign grant, provided this is done within the applicable deadline.

Any individual or legal entity can apply, including foreign applicants, though non-resident applicants generally need a Singapore address for service, which Brealant can provide.