The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) reopened requests for both SG Patents Fast and SG Trade Marks Fast on 1 September 2026 after a suspension lasting more than half a year. The updated operating guidance introduces tighter annual quota management for patent acceleration, more detailed limits on claim numbers, and closer attention to technology fields. Patent applications will generally need to stay within 20 claims, while areas such as artificial intelligence and green technologies may receive priority examination resources. For qualifying cases, IPOS is targeting an intention-to-grant notice within six months.
For trademarks, the accelerated route now places greater weight on filing discipline: applicants must use IPOS's pre-approved goods and services database, and an uncontested application may reach registration in as little as three months. The practical message is that speed will depend on preparation as much as filing date. Claim structure, technology fit and the wording of goods and services can determine whether an application can actually enter the fast lane, so applicants should check the latest eligibility rules before committing filing budgets or relying on accelerated timelines.
