Multi-Class Registration Available in Singapore from 2 July 2007

Currently, an applicant who wishes to register a trade mark in more than one class of goods and/or services must file separate applications for each class. However, this will change with effect from 2 July 2007.

The recent amendments brought about by the Singapore Trade Marks (Amendment) Act 2007 ("TMA") will entitle a trade mark owner to file a single trade mark application for one mark in respect of two or more goods or service classes, with a view to securing a single registration.

Although the relevant official fees will still be payable on a per class basis for a multi-class application, a trade mark applicant will benefit from the following advantages:

• Administrative convenience