Register as an Intellectual Property (IP) rights owner
This service is for IP rights holders to request approval of their registration certificates from DET, via the IP Gateway portal. It allows owners to enforce their IP rights protection.
Service users
IP rights holders such as brand or commercial agency owners or their legal agents
Fees
There is no cost associated with this service
Delivery time
1-2 business days
Required documents
- For owners: a valid trademark or commercial agency registration certificate
- Additional for legal representatives or agents: valid legal power of attorney and copy of the trade licence
Prerequisites
This service is available to those who:
- have a valid trademark/agency registration certificate issued by the Ministry of Economy (MOE)
- have an IP Gateway account
Steps
- Login to the IP Gateway portal and choose the Brand or Agency button on the dashboard
- Select 'Create New' to start a file; fill in required fields, attach your registration certificate and click save
- The IP department will review your file; it can either be approved or rejected
- If your certificate is approved, you can now file infringement cases on your trademark or agency
- If there is no case to pursue, the certificate remains active; officials conduct routine inspections and will notify you if violations are found against your IP rights
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File a trademark infringement complaint
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File an agency infringement complaint
This service enables commercial agency owners to submit infringement complaints via DET's dedicated IP Gateway portal, helping them protect their rights.