Trademark registration rules, filing steps, and fees vary by country. Review the service details and process below before you file.
$699+Gov Fees
No complicated packages
just a single price that includes services others reserve for their premium packages
1 Office Action Response Included
Application Follow-Up Support
In-Depth Search + Risk Report
Professional Consulting Services
Filed by a licensed attorney from the internal KOKOIP team
Normally filed in 3–5 business days after complete materials
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1 Office Action Response Included
$300–$500 Receiving an Office Action or examiner objection is common in many markets; however, we provide one response free of charge
Application Follow-Up Support
$100–$300 Other agents often charge separately for post-filing follow-up, whereas we include practical guidance during the application process
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Word Mark or Logo — What Should You Register?
The choice affects the scope of protection. Picking the wrong one can create problems down the line
KOKOIP
Word Mark
protects your brand name in any font, color, or design. Your protection stays intact even if your logo evolves over time
KOKOIP
Design Mark
protects your specific logo. Narrower coverage, but valuable once your visual identity is finalized
Our Recommendation Start with a word mark — it gives you the broadest protection. Add a logo mark once your visual identity is locked in. Both can be filed together for full coverage.
For Amazon Sellers, Trademarks play a vital role
a trademark isn't just about stopping copycats. It's the key that unlocks Amazon Brand Registry — and Brand Registry is what separates a basic seller account from a fully-powered brand presence on the platform.
Once enrolled, here's what you actually get access to:
A+ Content — go beyond the standard listing with richer visuals and layouts that convert better
Brand Storefront — your own dedicated space on Amazon, no ads required to drive traffic there
Sponsored Brands & Video Ads — high-visibility ad placements your competitors without trademarks simply can't access
Brand Analytics — real data on what customers search for, and what they compare you against before buying
Vine & Transparency — fast-track your first reviews and stop counterfeits before they reach customers
Good news
You don't need to wait for the final registration in every situation. A pending application number can often support Brand Registry review — and you can have that within days of filing.
FAQ
Yes. A Singapore trademark filed or registered with IPOS can support Amazon Brand Registry for sellers building or protecting a brand on Amazon Singapore, subject to Amazon's current Brand Registry requirements. For Amazon, the trademark is only one part of the review. Your brand name, trademark record, product images, packaging photos, and seller account information should tell the same story. A clean trademark filing helps, but a mismatch between the mark and the way the brand appears on your listing can still slow things down.
Singapore is often used as a regional business and brand hub. Even if it is not your largest sales market, it can be useful for Southeast Asia planning, investor-facing brand assets, and distributor arrangements. For Amazon sellers, Singapore can be part of a broader filing strategy, especially if you sell on Amazon.sg or use a Singapore company as the brand-owning entity.
A word mark is usually the first priority because it protects the brand name itself. That gives more flexibility if your packaging or logo design changes later. A logo filing can be added when the visual identity is stable. If the logo contains stylized words, it may help protect the exact look, but it is still narrower than a clean word mark.
Yes. Singapore allows filing before actual sales, but the application should be tied to a genuine business plan. If the brand is later unused for a long period, it can become vulnerable to non-use cancellation. So sellers should keep a launch plan and save evidence once sales or marketing begin.
Choose classes based on your real products and near-term expansion. Singapore follows the Nice Classification, and clear goods descriptions help avoid examination issues. If you use a Singapore company to own the brand but sell mainly in the U.S., EU, or Australia, remember that a Singapore trademark alone does not protect those foreign sales markets. File where customers and enforcement risks actually are.
Prepare clear photos of the product or packaging showing the brand permanently applied. The brand shown should match the trademark and the Brand Registry application. Computer-generated mockups, temporary labels, or unclear packaging photos can create unnecessary problems. Use real product photos whenever possible.
A smooth Singapore trademark application can be relatively efficient, but timing still depends on examination, publication, possible opposition, and payment steps. A pre-filing search is useful because Singapore is a common regional filing destination. Similar marks from local and international brand owners may already exist.
No. Singapore trademark rights are territorial. They protect Singapore only, not Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, or other ASEAN markets. For Southeast Asia expansion, Singapore can be one hub filing, but it should be combined with local filings in the countries where you sell, manufacture, or face copycat risk.
Yes. Foreign companies and individuals can own Singapore trademarks. Many cross-border sellers use a Singapore entity or overseas parent company as the brand owner. The important point is ownership consistency. The entity that owns the trademark should be the entity you can verify and manage long term for Brand Registry, licensing, and future sale of the brand.
Yes. Singapore trademark protection lasts 10 years from the filing date and can be renewed every 10 years. There is no routine U.S.-style use declaration, but a mark that is not used for five consecutive years may be vulnerable to non-use cancellation. Keep real sales, packaging, and marketing records for the Singapore market.