Registering a trademark in Singapore costs S$280 per class in IPOS fees if you use IPOS's pre-approved descriptions, or S$410 per class if you write your own. Using an agent adds a professional fee: published all-in prices start at S$450 per class. The number of classes, custom wording, acceleration and any objections change the total.
Official fees on this page come from the IPOS forms and fees page, and agent prices from each agent's own website, all checked on 3 October 2026.
What are the official IPOS trademark fees in 2026?
IPOS charges S$280 per class to file an application (Form TM4) when every item comes from its Classification Database, and S$410 per class otherwise. Renewal every ten years is S$480 per class. These fees apply whether you file yourself or through an agent.
| IPOS fee | Form | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Application, pre-approved descriptions | TM4 | S$280 per class |
| Application, custom descriptions | TM4 | S$410 per class |
| Acceleration request | TM4 | +S$200 per class (pre-approved) or +S$250 (custom) |
| Renewal | TM19 | S$480 per class |
| Late renewal | TM19 | S$700 per class |
| Restoration | TM19 | S$770 per class |
| Notice of opposition | TM11 | S$420 per class |
| Revocation, invalidation or rectification | TM28 | S$420 per class |
| Recording a change of owner | CM8 | S$70 per trade mark |
IPOS updated its fees in two stages, on 1 September 2025 and 1 April 2026. Older guides online may still quote earlier amounts, so check the IPOS page before you file.
How much do trademark agents charge on top of IPOS fees?
Of the agents we checked, two publish a price: both charge a S$170 professional fee plus the S$280 IPOS fee, for S$450 per class. Most others quote on request, usually because search, class planning and objections vary by mark.
| Agent | Published price | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Nair Trademarks | S$450 per class all inclusive (S$170 professional fee + S$280 IPOS fee) | 3 Oct 2026 |
| SGT Agency | S$450 per class (S$170 service fee + S$280 IPOS fee) | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Trademark Singapore Office | Price on enquiry | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Trademark Agents | Price on enquiry | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Cantab IP | Price on enquiry | 3 Oct 2026 |
| Beyond IP | Price on enquiry | 3 Oct 2026 |
The two agents above do not state whether GST applies to their professional fee, so ask before you pay.
What changes the cost of registering a trademark?
The number of classes is the biggest driver, because every IPOS fee is charged per class. After that, custom descriptions, acceleration, examination objections and oppositions from third parties add cost.
- Number of classes. A brand selling both clothing and retail services may need two or more classes, and each one is charged in full.
- Custom descriptions. Writing your own goods and services wording raises the IPOS fee from S$280 to S$410 per class.
- Acceleration. Asking IPOS to speed things up costs an extra S$200 or S$250 per class.
- Objections. If the examiner raises an objection, responding takes extra work. Nair Trademarks lists responses to examination objections among its services; ask any agent how it charges for them.
- Oppositions. If someone opposes your mark, the dispute can cost far more than the filing. IPOS charges S$420 per class just to file an opposition.
Can I register a trademark without an agent?
Yes. You can file directly with IPOS and pay only the official fee, from S$280 per class. Cantab IP notes on its own site that you do not need an agent to file, but that one can help with registrability, searches and specification drafting.
Filing yourself saves the professional fee. An agent earns its fee by checking for conflicting marks before you file, choosing the right classes and wording, and handling objections, which is where most self-filed applications run into trouble.
How much does it cost to keep a trademark?
A Singapore registration lasts ten years and costs S$480 per class to renew. Renew late and the fee rises to S$700 per class, or S$770 to restore a registration that has lapsed.
Which trademark agents publish their prices?
The agents below help Singapore businesses file with IPOS. Where an agent does not publish a price, we say so rather than estimate one.
At a glance
| Business | Best known for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nair Trademarks | All-inclusive S$450 per class, covering free assessment, search, IPOS filing and objection responses | S$450 |
| SGT Agency | Flat S$170 service fee plus the S$280 IPOS fee, with a free preliminary search report | S$450 |
| Trademark Singapore Office | Trademark registration, renewal and assignment from Paya Lebar Square | On enquiry |
| Trademark Agents | End-to-end trademark work, from research and class advice to infringement monitoring | On enquiry |
| Cantab IP | ISTMA-registered trade mark attorneys handling searches, filing, renewals and international protection | On enquiry |
| Beyond IP | Matter-by-matter search, registrability review, class planning and filing at International Plaza | On enquiry |
Nair Trademarks
Trademark agents
Best known for: All-inclusive S$450 per class, covering free assessment, search, IPOS filing and objection responses
Nair Trademarks is run by founder Akshay Nair, LLB (Bristol). It publishes one clear price, S$450 per class all inclusive (S$170 professional fee plus the S$280 IPOS fee), and its service covers a free trademark assessment, preliminary search, IPOS filing, class and specification drafting and responses to examination objections. It suits small businesses that want a fixed price and one point of contact.
- Services
- Free trademark assessment, preliminary search, IPOS filing, classification and specification drafting, examination objection responses, prosecution support
- Credentials
- Founder Akshay Nair, LLB (University of Bristol). UEN 202635039D
- Price
- From S$450 S$450 per class all inclusive: S$170 professional fee plus S$280 IPOS fee (pre-approved descriptions). Source
SGT Agency
Trademark agents · Downtown Core
Best known for: Flat S$170 service fee plus the S$280 IPOS fee, with a free preliminary search report
SGT Agency at Collyer Quay advertises a flat S$170 service fee plus the S$280 IPOS fee, S$450 per class, and offers a free preliminary search report.
- Services
- Trademark registration, free preliminary search report
- Address
- 20 Collyer Quay, #23-01, Singapore 049319
- Price
- From S$450 S$170 flat service fee plus S$280 IPOS fee, S$450 per class. GST treatment not stated. Source
Visit website: SGT AgencyCall +65 8811 6651Full profile: SGT Agency
Trademark Singapore Office
Trademark agents · Geylang
Best known for: Trademark registration, renewal and assignment from Paya Lebar Square
Trademark Singapore Office at Paya Lebar Square handles registration, renewal and assignment. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Trademark registration, renewal and assignment
- Address
- 60 Paya Lebar Road, #06-28 Paya Lebar Square, Singapore 409051
Visit website: Trademark Singapore OfficeCall +65 6612 5846Full profile: Trademark Singapore Office
Trademark Agents
Trademark agents · Marine Parade
Best known for: End-to-end trademark work, from research and class advice to infringement monitoring
Trademark Agents at Parkway Parade offers end-to-end trademark work, from research and class advice to monitoring for infringing marks. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Trademark research, class advice, applications, maintenance and infringement monitoring
- Address
- 80 Marine Parade Rd, #19-06 Parkway Parade, Singapore 449269
Visit website: Trademark AgentsCall +65 6022 0810Full profile: Trademark Agents
Cantab IP
Trademark agents
Best known for: ISTMA-registered trade mark attorneys handling searches, filing, renewals and international protection
Cantab IP's trade mark attorneys are registered with ISTMA and handle searches, filing, IPOS prosecution, renewals and international protection. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Trade mark searches, filing, IPOS prosecution, renewals, international protection
- Credentials
- ISTMA-registered trade mark attorneys
Beyond IP
Trademark agents · Downtown Core
Best known for: Matter-by-matter search, registrability review, class planning and filing at International Plaza
Beyond IP at International Plaza scopes search, registrability review, class planning and filing separately for each matter. Price on enquiry.
- Services
- Trademark search, registrability review, class planning, drafting and filing
- Address
- 10 Anson Road #13-09, International Plaza, Singapore 079903
Frequently asked questions
How much does IPOS charge to register a trademark?
S$280 per class if every item comes from IPOS's pre-approved Classification Database, or S$410 per class with custom descriptions, according to the IPOS forms and fees page.
What is the lowest-cost way to register a trademark in Singapore?
Filing yourself with pre-approved descriptions in a single class costs S$280. With an agent, the lowest published all-in price we found was S$450 per class.
How much is trademark renewal in Singapore?
S$480 per class every ten years. Late renewal costs S$700 per class, and restoring a lapsed mark costs S$770 per class.
Can I speed up a trademark application?
Yes. IPOS offers acceleration for an extra S$200 per class with pre-approved descriptions, or S$250 per class with custom descriptions.
Do I need a lawyer to register a trademark?
No. You can file directly with IPOS. Many businesses use a trademark agent to check for conflicts, draft the specification and respond to objections.
