Madrid Protocol Applies To Singapore
The Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules 2000 gives effect to the Madrid Protocol and come into operation on 31 October 2000.
The Rules extend the application of the provisions of the Trade Marks Act to an international registration designating Singapore and to a protected international trade mark (Singapore). An international registration designating Singapore is treated in the same way as an application for registration filed in Singapore under the Trade Marks Act. A protected international trade mark (Singapore) has the same effect as a registered trade mark in Singapore.
The Rules extend the application of the provisions of the Trade Marks Act to an international registration designating Singapore and to a protected international trade mark (Singapore). An international registration designating Singapore is treated in the same way as an application for registration filed in Singapore under the Trade Marks Act. A protected international trade mark (Singapore) has the same effect as a registered trade mark in Singapore.

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