In this fast growing and continuously changing global business environment, Intellectual Property plays a vital role which has never been experienced before. Continuous technology development has become the key to success and consequently not only developing or acquiring IP assets but its maintenance also has become imperative for growth and survival. We are a company established in 2014 focusing on Intellectual Property support services especially in procedural requirements and periodical maintenance. We assist our customers and clients as one stop solution in maintaining its portfolios, maintenance and renewal of the registered patents, trademarks and designs, assist in filings for registration of new trademarks in the countries of South Asia, Far East Asia, Middle East and Africa where to find a reliable partner, dealing with local contacts and complex procedure makes it very difficult to deal with. These support services do not involve legal issues or advice but attending to the timely maintenance or proper documentation and following procedure for recordals and updation of records. It also involves lots of time, technology and money. Initially, PATMARK was established as a start up in the year 2014 to look after renewal/annuity payment and other IP support services which could focus and grow exclusively into these services. Initially confined to India, gradually, expanded to other countries namely in countries of South Asia, South East/ Far East Asia, Africa, and Gulf/Middles East countries. Since then, considerable experience is acquired in handling these services. Originally, backed by Aditya & Associates (www.adityaandassociates.com ), a leading Intellectual property law firm based in India (continuously ranked as one of the leading and top IP firms by International industry magazines like MIP, IP Asia etc.). In 2019-2020, PATMARK became an independent and started expanding its business under new auspices. To achieve its objectives and growth, it found suitable to move to Singapore, a business hub in Far East Asia and thus, it was established as an independent company having HQ at Singapore. Today, PATMARK has a strong team backed by state-of-the-art technology assisting its customers and clients not only by maintaining and managing large portfolios but attending to regular maintenance and timely renewal of their patents, designs and trademarks in different countries globally through a vast network of local associates. PATMARK also specializes in IP support services such as filings and registration of new trademarks in the countries of South Asia, South East / Far East Asia/ Africa/ Gulf & Middle East region. PATMARK helped its customers and clients based in different countries especially from Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand, India and some of the European countries by support services relating for their patents and brands in these regions efficiently and at a minimal cost.

It is most essential and imperative to keep registration of a trademark valid and subsisting so as to prevent any infringement action or dilution of distinctiveness. Validity of a registration of a trademark is the most essential part and therefore renewal fee is to be paid periodically to keep valuable registration of a trademark in force. With the help of extensive experience and our state of the art technology, we manage and look after renewals of all registered trademarks which are updated regularly. We provide dedicated renewal services for small to large portfolios efficiently and in the most cost-effective manner so as to protect the registered trademark in the best possible way. FAQs What is the applicable law and rules governing trademark renewals? Section 25 read with Rules 57 to 61 of the Trade Mark Act, 1999 and Trade Mark Rules 2017 are governing provisions of renewal and restoration of Trademarks. What is the term of registration of a Trademark? Registration of a Trademark is valid for a period of 10 Years from the date of application. If priority is claimed, the date of registration is counted from the date of priority. Is registration of Trademarks need to be renewed? Yes. The registration may be renewed at intervals of every 10 years. Registration is perpetual provided periodical renewals are made. Do we need any evidence of use or file any statements showing use of a trademark at the time of renewal? No evidence or any statement of use is required at the time of renewal. Will the registration of trademark lapse due to non payment of renewal fees? Yes. Non-payment of renewal fees will result in lapse of statutory rights granted upon registration. Is there any grace period to pay renewal fees if it is not paid within the due date? In case, renewal fee is not paid on or before the due date, a grace period of 6 (six) months is given to pay renewal fees along with additional fee to enjoy continuous registration rights. What happens if a trademark is not renewed even within the grace period? If no a trademark is not renewed within the grace period, registration will be lapsed. Is there any way to restore the lapsed registration of a Trademark? If no renewal fee is paid even within the grace period, the trademark will lose registration status. However, one more chance is given for revival or restoration of registration of trademark if a request to restore the ceased registration is made within a period of 6 (six) months from the date of expiry of grace period upon payment of additional fees as well as restoration fees. What type of document required to enable Patmark to attend to renewal services: It would be advisable to have a simply signed an Authorisation Form so as to manage and monitor renewal process periodically. There is no need for any Notarisation or Legalization. What is the fee of renewal and restoration of registration of a Trademark? Individual / Start up/Small Enterprise* Others (large entity) Preparation and filing of an application for renewal of a Trade Mark in one Class. 9000.00 9000.00 Renewal of a lapsed registered Trade Mark within six months after due date of renewal in one Class 9000.00 plus 4500.00 as surcharge 9000.00 plus 4500.00 as surcharge Restoration and renewal of a lapsed registered Trade Mark within one year but after six months from the due date of renewal. 9000.00 plus 9000.00 as surcharge 9000.00 plus 9000.00 as surcharge *A SMALL ENTITY is determined in accordance with INVESTMENT IN PLANT AND MACHINERY / EQUIPMENTS BY A MEDIUM ENTERPRISES as defined in Sec 7(1(a) of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMD). INVESTMENT IN PLANT & MACHINERY TURNOVER Classification Not exceeding Rs. 1 crore Not exceeding Rs.5 crore Micro Not exceeding Rs.10 Crore Not exceeding Rs.50 Crore Small Not exceeding Rs.50 Crore Not exceeding Rs.250 Crore Medium #START UP means an entity recognised in India by competent authority as Start Up Enterprise.

It is imperative to keep registration of a Design valid and subsisting so as to prevent any infringement or dilution of distinctiveness. Validity of a registration of a design is the most essential and therefore renewal fees are to be paid before expiry of 10 years to keep valuable registration in force. We at PATMARK can help you in timely renewal of design registration at a most cost effective manner.

A granted patent is an invaluable asset for a patentee and to claim exclusivity and benefits, it is most important to keep the patent valid and subsisting. It is most essential and imperative to pay annuity/renewal fees periodically to keep the hard-earned patent remains protected for its whole or desired term. With the help of extensive experience and customized computer software, we manage and look after the annuity / renewal of patents, a database of which is updated regularly. We provide patent renewal/annuity services for small to large portfolios efficiently and in the most cost-effective manner so as to generate best of the value out of the patent.

Licensing and Assignment It is a global practice that applications or registrations of intellectual property, especially Patent, Design and Trademark are not necessarily for use by the person who registered it. This is because as most of the time, these IPs are being registered by individuals or universities, R&D institutions, Venture capitalists, Intermediaries (Non Practising Entity), start-ups etc. These applicants are either not interested in using these IPs or are unable to use it due to lack of funds etc. However, as registration of IPs confer exclusive rights to use, sale, import, license, transfer, assign in favour of other parties, such applicants do consider licensing or sale/transfer of their various IP applications/registration to parties interested, capable and competent to implement and use these IPs. All said and done, but such license, sale, transfer /assignment etc needs apart from legal expertise many procedural aspects also to consider as every such licensing or assignment needs to be recorded with local IP offices. Here we come to help…. Our highly experienced team can guide and assist you in recordals of Licensing and Assignment of Patents, Designs, Trademarks globally at a very cost – effective way with a single point of contact. Change in name and address As we know, during the lifetime of any IP assets, the name and /or address of its owner may undergo changes due to many reasons due to merger/demerger, changing name of company or moving to new office address etc. Every change in IP application/registration needs to be updated with local IP offices. Here again Our team can help in recordals of change of name and /or address of the applicant globally at a very cost – effective manner with a single point of contact.

Answer is simple. The regions we focus on, include many countries which are known to be some of the fastest growing economies in the world with huge populations and markets. It is also pertinent to know that with the encouragement by the local government in development and protection of intellectual property, interest of the inventors and companies have increased many fold. New laws relating to IP are being implemented in many countries while process and disposal time of each case are being reduced significantly (disposal of trademarks and patents applications are being disposed of quickly as compared to 7-8 years in the past). However, with continuous increase in applications, grants and registrations, the task to maintain and keep it valid and subsisting becomes more and more complex. Here, we come to the rescue with superior technology at minimal cost for both the law firms and equally to the companies (whether small or large) and even to the individual owners.

We are based at Singapore, a regional IP hub with other branch offices in Mumbai (HQ if Indian IP office head) India and in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) to coordinate work in Gulf/Middle East countries. What makes Singapore attractive to foreign firms? Singapore is a unique convergence of the East and West. The social fabric consists of a mix of Asian, European and American influences making it attractive and friendly to the international business community. Since it is a former British colony, its legal and financial structure bear a close resemblance to the US and the UK. Major international banks, multinational organizations and financial institutions all over the world have established their branches in Singapore, often making the country the location of their branch office in Asia. Singapore is called the “Lion City” because of its strong currency and infrastructure which in turn makes it the best place to set up an overseas corporation. Singapore has a unique position in the global economy and a pivotal role as a business epicenter in the heart of Asia. The city-state has been consistently acknowledged as a global business hub – one that features developed infrastructure, political stability, open business policies, a skilled workforce, the use of English as the main working language and respect for intellectual property rights. Global businesses find it advantageous to establish their business in Singapore. Strong trade and investment make Singapore the most competitive Asian country and one of the world’s easiest country to conduct business. Further, the recent release of the latest Global Innovation Index shows how Singapore has remained at the top spot to become Asia-Pacific’s most innovative nation and the eighth in the world. This is due to government effectiveness, operational and political stability, tertiary education, ease of doing business, encouraging and simplified tax structure - and IP-related output indicators that make IP related work easier. Asia, Asia pacific, Middle East and African countries are definitely becoming very important business regions of the world and IP is and will be playing the most important role and trust that Singapore gives to the customers and clients, it certainly helps us in growth of business. Today, some of the Asian countries steer economic growth in the world. Some of the Companies based in Japan, S. Korea, China and Taiwan are investing heavily in the region of our specialty. We firmly believe and experience Singapore as a central business hub to achieve our business objectives and growth.