Nanyang Technological University

School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

EE8064 Intellectual Property for Electronics Engineers

Tutorial #9

1. List down the five major steps of filing for a patent application in Singapore.

2. Before filing for a foreign patent application, there are two routes that an applicant (a
resident of Singapore) must choose to pursue. Briefly explain these routes.

3. What is the main advantage of applying for patent protection through the Patent
Cooperation Treaty (PCT)?

4. The PCT grants an internationally effective patent. Is this statement correct? Briefly
explain your view.

5. Why is it that the Search and Examination step is necessary in the process of
applying for trademark registration?

Prepared by,
Kong ZH, Natalie