Global Innovation Policy Center

March 15, 2017

Singapore


Primary Sources

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  • Trade Marks (Border Enforcement Measures) Rules (2001)
  • Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules (2002)
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  • Trade Marks Rules (Revised Edition 2008) (2008)

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