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Registering your company name with ACRA gives you the right to use that name but does not grant you exclusive ownership of it. To truly own your brand and prevent competitors from copying your name or logo, you must register a trademark with the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS).

A trademark grants you exclusive rights to use your brand identity in Singapore for 10 years, with the option to renew indefinitely. The registration process is systematic: you conduct a search to ensure your mark is unique, file an application with IPOS, and await examination and publication. For startups, protecting intellectual property is not a luxury; it is a critical step for building enterprise value, especially when seeking investment. Singapore also offers automatic copyright protection for original works like software code and written content, but trademarks require active registration to enforce your rights.