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Do we need Proof of use for trademark in Singapore?

It is required to Proof of use of trademark for protecting the registered trademark in Singapore or that the use of the trademark has been suspended for an uninterrupted period of 5 years, and there are no proper reasons for non-use.

When is opposition to trademark application in Singapore?

Any person may, within two months from the date of publication of the application, give notice to the Registrar of opposition to the trademark registration.

What international treaties Singapore is a member?

Singapore is the member of Paris convention for the protection of industrial property, Protocol Relating to the Madrid agreement concerning the International Registrations of Marks, Nice Agreement concerning the international classification of Goods and Services for the purposes of the registration of trademarks; Singapore Treaty on the law of trademarks

Do we need to conduct trademark search in Singapore before officially filing trademark in Singapore? and Why?

It is not compulsory. However, it is very useful for applicant to determine the chance of success when filing a trademark application in Cambodia.

What is advantage of trademark registration in Singapore?

The trademark registration will recognize the ownership of the applicant with the trademark.

What is trademark rights in Singapore: first to file or first to use? List 10 countries have the same rule of trademark rights like Singapore?

Singapore is applying the “first to use” system. It means that you have the right to stop any infringement action upon your trademark that has been used for a long time and mark the goodwill with customer.

Is cancellation of trademark registration in Cambodia available? What is the foundations for such cancellation?

The cancellation of trademark registration in Cambodia is available. A trademark may be cancelled where:
– The applicant does not apply for renewal of the registered mark within the prescribed period.
– The owner of the registered mark requests the removal.
– The owner of the registered mark has not complied, within 90 days, with the conditions or restrictions prescribed the applicable law of Cambodia.
– The owner of the registered mark ceases to have an address for service in the Kingdom of Cambodia.
– It is convinced upon evidence that the owner of the registered mark is not the legitimate owner.
– It is convinced that the registered mark is similar or identical to a well-known mark owned by third party.

What is term of trademark in Cambodia?

The registration of a mark shall be for a period of ten years from the filing date of the application for registration

What is use requirement after trademark registration in Cambodia? What actions could be considered as use of trademark in Cambodia? Could we stop validity of trademark registration certificate based on non-use for a period of time? How many years of non-use?

The trademark is required to use within 05 years from the registration date or from the renewal date in case the trademark has been renewed except it is shown that special circumstances prevented the use of the mark and that there was no intention not to use or to abandon the same in respect of those goods or services.

What rights do owners of trademark have after getting trademark registration in Cambodia?

After getting trademark registration, the owner of trademark has the right to defence the trademark against the infringement action, unfair competition, unlawfully use of the trademark or have the right to license or transfer the trademark registration to another party.

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