International Trademark Protection and Registration

IN SINGAPORE

CIn year 1965 Singapore emerged as an independent nation as Republic of Singapore. It has Second Highest GDP per capita. Singapore Dollar is the currency issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Financial services, manufacturing, oil refining are three pillars of the Singapore’s economy. English and Mandarin are the prime language of Singapore, wherein, presently Singapore has the strongest economy due to its reforming and nurturing policies for business.

Intellectual Property office of Singapore is the authority to protect your intellectual property rights, wherein, you can protect your Trademark, Copyright, Design, Invention, Trade secrets. Through IPOS go mobile app or IPOS Digital Hub one can search trademark before filing. Estimated government expense is around 300 SG USD for each class and every trademark. The procedure for filing a trademark in Singapore is almost similar to India. Singapore is among the appreciated territories for IP Protection and IP Dispute resolution. WIPO Arbitration and Mediation center to resolve dispute related to Intellectual Property was established in Singapore this is the only center established outside the Geneva. Singapore is also a member to the Madrid Protocol; therefore, trademark in Singapore can also be filed through Indian Trademark office as per the WIPO Madrid Protocol. Nevertheless, filing as per Madrid Protocol gives an applicant a liberty to apply trademark in 128 countries of the world through one application.

IN UNITED STATES

United States of America consists of 50 states and it is a federal republic and is one of the world’s powerful economies as well as a leader of technological innovation. English is the language which is majorly prevails in America and is also commonly adopted language for official communication. USA is one of the top priorities for any commercial activity on account of multiple reasons, wherein, good spending habit and dominance of USD as dominant currency for trade is also one of the reasons among many. India and United States of America holds the strong economy ties. New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, San Francisco, Washington, Dallas, Houston, Boston are considered among the top areas of world for commercial activities.

United States Patent and Trademark office governs the Intellectual Property Rights Protection in USA, wherein, government fee for filing of one trademark in the United States may range in between 250-500 USD based upon the various factors. An application in USA can be filed through the Trade Mark Electronic System; however, an application can be processed only through United States Attorney. The Trademark registration procedure in United States is similar to India, however, a refusal by examining attorney is required to respond within six months and once a trademark is published in official gazette, if not opposed, it will get status of registration. USA is also a member to the Madrid Protocol; therefore, trademark in USA can also be filed through Indian Trademark office as per the WIPO Madrid Protocol. Nevertheless, filing as per Madrid Protocol gives an applicant a liberty to apply trademark in 128 countries of the world through one application.

IN UNITED KINGDOM

United Kingdom comprises of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. United Kingdom is among the top ten powerful economies of world and is a member of common wealth of Nations. London is considered as one of the world’s largest financial centers. Service sector is the significant factor of UK’s economy. England and Scotland were the leading center for scientific revolution. Majority of the population is English speaking. Cambridge, Oxford, London, Manchester, Edinburg, Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Belfast are among the top economic and tech centers of the world.

An application for registration of trademark in UK has to be filed before United Kingdom Patent and Trademark office. Government charges for filing of single class trademark application in United Kingdom costs around in between 170 to 250 GB Pound and the procedure for registration of trademark is on similar line as of India, once a trademark is registered it’s valid for 10 years.

UK is also a member to the Madrid Protocol; therefore, trademark in UK can also be filed through Indian Trademark office as per the WIPO Madrid Protocol. Nevertheless, filing as per Madrid Protocol gives an applicant a liberty to apply trademark in 128 countries of the world through one application.

IN JAPAN

Trademark registration in Japan would cost a government expense of around 10,000 Japanese Yen, though there are other cost structures involved thereunder and it is governed by the Japan Patent Office. The trademark procedure involves formality examination and substantive examination and registration thereafter, wherein, a trademark can be opposed after registration and publication in gazette.

EUROPEAN UNION

EUIPO is the European Union Intellectual Property Office responsible for managing the EU trade mark and the registered Community design. It also works with the IP offices of the EU Member States and international partners to offer a similar registration experience for trademarks and designs across Europe and the world. For an application in single class the government fee is in between 850-1000 EURO. The stage for trademark registration includes examination, opposition and Registration. Any Indian organization can apply trademark in all EU states through Madrid protocol and can apply for trademark registration in all European Union member states through one application.

IN KOREA

Trademarks are protected in the Republic of Korea under the Trademark Act; and for such protection, marks should be registered with the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO). The use of a trademark is not a prerequisite for filing an application for the registration of a trademark.

Trademark registration in Korea involves the stages of application, formal examination, substantive examination, publication, opposition and grant of registration. Government fee has to be paid at the time of application, examination and registration and may range in between 2,90,000./- to 3,10,000 (KRW) Korean currency.

Similarly, trademark can be filed in China, Dubai, Middle east and other territories of world through our associates as well as through Madrid protocol.