Priority may be claimed and it is possible to designate Singapore via the PCT route. The Singapore Act has many similarities to the UK Patents Act, in particular, the requirement and form of documents for filing. Procedures requiring search and examination of the application are also provided with the difference that search and examination performed elsewhere are taken into account in lieu of requesting search and examination locally, thus saving costs for applicants filing in several countries. There is no definitive grant of a Singapore patent. Once examination has taken place, a patent is granted whether or not the examiner and applicant have agreed on whether or not the invention is patentable.
Renewal fees are payable on grant on expiry of the fourth year.
Filing of formal request for grant Filing of A4 formal copies of the description and claims in triplicate together with formal drawings. This deadline is extendable with the consent of the Registrar. This deadline is extendable by three months as of right upon payment of a fee and may be extended further in extenuating circumstances and with the consent of the Registrar. See also under Search for concurrent deadlines. This deadline is extendable by three months as of right upon payment of a fee and may be extended further in extenuating circumstances and with the consent of the Registrar.