Trademark Renewal in Singapore: Why Timely Action Protects Your Brand

By Lucas Seah, Founder of Excellence Singapore Group | Last Updated: October 2026

A Singapore trademark lasts 10 years from its filing date and can be renewed for further 10-year terms with no limit. Renewal opens 6 months before expiry: file Form TM19 on the IPOS Digital Hub and pay S$480 per class. Miss the expiry date and you have 6 months to renew late at S$700 per class, then a final 6 months to restore the mark at S$770 per class. After that, only a new application can protect the brand.

Why Trademark Renewal Matters

Registering a trademark is only the first step in protecting your brand. In Singapore, trademarks are valid for 10 years from the date of filing and must be renewed to maintain legal protection. Failure to renew in time can result in the mark being removed from the register, putting your brand at risk of infringement or loss of value.

If your trademark is part of your business identity, packaging, logo, or marketing strategy, missing a renewal could lead to costly consequences.

When to Renew a Trademark in Singapore

Trademarks in Singapore are renewable every 10 years. You can:

• File for renewal up to six months before the expiry date

• Still renew within six months after expiry (with late renewal fees)

After this grace period, the trademark is removed from the register, but it can still be restored on Form TM19 (at a higher fee than late renewal) within a final six months. After that, a fresh application is required, which risks rejection if a similar mark has since been filed or registered. IPOS does not allow extensions of time to renew or restore a mark.

Trademark renewal fees in Singapore

All three stages use Form TM19, and IPOS charges per class:

For a mark in three classes, that is S$1,440 on time, S$2,100 late and S$2,310 to restore. Each renewal runs 10 years from the previous expiry date, so renewing early in the window costs you nothing in protection.

Source: IPOS Forms and Fees and IPOS Managing Trade Marks.

Documents Required for Trademark Renewal

The renewal process is straightforward but requires accuracy. You will typically need:

• Trademark registration number

• Details of the trademark owner

• Any changes to the owner’s name or address

• Class of goods/services (if changed)

The renewal application is filed with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) and may be done online via the IPOS Digital Hub (which replaced the retired IP2SG system in 2022).

How to renew a trademark on the IPOS Digital Hub

The owner, or an agent acting for the owner, files the renewal online:

1. Note the expiry date. IPOS sends one reminder, the First and Only Notice, 1 to 6 months before expiry, to the owner’s address for service. If that address is out of date, you may never see it.
2. Update the owner’s details first. If the owner’s name, address, address for service or agent has changed, or the mark has been transferred, file the update (Form CM1, CM2, CM4 or CM8) before you renew.
3. Log in to the IPOS Digital Hub with Singpass or, for a business, Corppass. The IPOS Go mobile app also takes Form TM19.
4. File Form TM19 for the mark and pay the fee for each class.
5. Keep the payment receipt. Renewals are generally processed automatically and the register shows the new expiry date, but IPOS issues no new certificate. For proof, order a certified copy on Form CM12 (S$28 soft copy, S$35 per hard copy).

What happens if you miss the renewal deadline

• Up to 6 months after expiry: the mark shows as expired, and you can still renew late on Form TM19 at S$700 per class.
• The next 6 months: IPOS removes the mark, with the status Removed (Restoration Possible). You can restore it on Form TM19 at S$770 per class.
• After that: the status becomes Removed. The mark cannot be restored, no transfer or licence can be recorded against it, and only a new application, with a new filing date, can protect the brand.

Until it is finally removed, IPOS still cites your mark against later applications. After that, it no longer blocks a competitor’s similar mark.

Watch out for unsolicited renewal notices: IPOS warns that private companies send them asking for hefty payments, so check that any renewal letter comes from IPOS or your own agent before you pay.

Common Issues with Trademark Renewal

1. Missed Deadlines
   Many businesses forget the expiry date, especially when managing multiple trademarks or portfolios.

2. Incorrect Owner Details
   If the business structure or ownership has changed but not updated with IPOS, renewal can be delayed or rejected.

3. Overlooked in M&A or Restructuring
   In acquisitions or internal changes, trademarks are often overlooked, leading to unintentional lapses.

4. Renewal of International Trademarks
   For trademarks registered via the Madrid Protocol, the process and deadlines may differ and require additional coordination. An international registration is renewed through WIPO, which allows a six-month grace period with a surcharge; our Madrid Protocol guide explains how the system works.

Why Use a Professional Service for Trademark Renewal

Renewing a trademark seems simple, but administrative errors can result in lapses that are hard or impossible to fix. Engaging a professional ensures:

• No missed deadlines through proactive tracking

• Proper handling of renewals for national and international trademarks

• Accurate filing of name or address updates

• Continued protection without legal interruption

How Excellence Singapore Helps You Stay Protected

We offer end-to-end trademark management, including:

• Trademark renewal tracking and reminders

• Filing of renewal applications with IPOS

• Updates to ownership or business details

• International portfolio management and advisory for international renewals

Whether you have one mark or an entire portfolio, we ensure everything stays compliant and valid.

For clients whose marks we file or manage, we keep each trademark in our records and calendar and take care of the renewal, so the 10-year date is not missed. Our trademark agent service also covers new filings, objections and oppositions.

Beyond Renewal: Full Trademark Support

We also assist with:

• Trademark registration (Singapore and international)

• Opposition and objection handling

• Trademark assignment or licensing

• Brand protection strategy

Having a reliable partner means your brand assets are fully secured throughout their life cycle.

Registering a new mark? Our guide to trademark registration in Singapore covers the process, the fees and the timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fee for renewing a trademark for 10 years?

S$480 per class, paid to IPOS on Form TM19 on or before the expiry date. Late renewal within 6 months after expiry costs S$700 per class, and restoration within the following 6 months costs S$770 per class.

When can I renew my trademark in Singapore?

From 6 months before the expiry date, which is 10 years after the filing date for the first renewal. If you miss the expiry date, you can still renew late within the next 6 months, at a higher fee.

How to renew a trade mark in Singapore?

Log in to the IPOS Digital Hub with Singpass or Corppass, update the owner’s details if they have changed, then file Form TM19 and pay the fee for each class. Keep the payment receipt, because IPOS issues no new certificate.

What happens if my trademark expires?

You have 6 months to renew late at S$700 per class, then IPOS removes the mark and you have a final 6 months to restore it at S$770 per class. After that, only a new application can protect the brand.

Does IPOS send a trademark renewal reminder?

Yes, one: the First and Only Notice, sent 1 to 6 months before expiry to the owner’s address for service. Do not rely on it alone, because IPOS does not allow extensions of time to renew.

Conclusion: Protect Your Brand Long-Term

Your trademark represents years of business growth, investment, and brand trust. Letting it lapse can undo all of that overnight.

Contact us to renew your trademark on time or explore our trademark renewal and registration services in Singapore.