Singapore – Advisory on Increase of IPOS Fees Effective 1 September 2025

The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) announced on 21 July 2025 that it will be increasing its official fees for certain transactions from 1 September 2025 where some other fee revisions will take effect on 1 April 2026. The last fee revision took place in 2022.

This adjustment forms part of IPOS’s ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery, strengthen the intellectual property (IP) regime, and ensure the sustainability of operations that support innovation and IP protection in Singapore.

From 1 September 2025, applicants and rights holders should expect:

• Upward revisions across selected filing and renewal fees for patents, trademarks, registered designs, and other IP-related services.
• Incremental adjustments to procedural filings such as oppositions, hearings, and amendments.
• Review of renewal and maintenance schedules to reflect ongoing administrative costs and international best practices.

The fee changes are calibrated to maintain competitiveness with leading IP offices worldwide, while ensuring that IPOS can continue to invest in digital platforms, capacity building, and service enhancements.

Companies and individuals intending to file or maintain IP rights should take note of the following:

• Advance Filings: Parties considering new applications, renewals, or recordals may wish to submit filings before 31 August 2025 to benefit from the current fee schedule.
• Budget Planning: Companies should update their 2025/2026 financial plans to account for the revised fee structure.
• Portfolio Management: Businesses with large IP portfolios should review renewal deadlines and prioritise filings most critical to their commercial objectives.

1. Review Pending Applications – Consider filing before the fee increase takes effect.
2. Align Internal Processes – Update internal IP management systems and inform relevant stakeholders of the cost adjustments.
3. Seek Professional Advice – Consult your IP advisor to determine the optimal timing of filings and renewals in light of the upcoming changes.

The increase in IPOS fees, effective 1 September 2025, underscores the importance of timely filing and proactive IP portfolio management. By planning ahead, businesses and innovators can minimise cost impact and continue to safeguard their intellectual assets effectively.

You can find the official IPOS circular here – Circular: Fee Updates | Intellectual Property Office of Singapore . For full details of the fee updates, you may refer here – Annex A [PDF, 289 KB].

If you have any questions or require further clarification regarding the fee changes, we are here to help: contact@ghowsllc.com .