Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection in Singapore, covering original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, as well as sound recordings, films, broadcasts, cable programs and published editions
Patents Act 1994: Legislation governing the protection of inventions and patent rights in Singapore, including registration, enforcement, and licensing of patents
Trade Marks Act 1998: Law governing the registration and protection of trademarks in Singapore, including procedures for registration, rights conferred, and enforcement
Registered Designs Act 2000: Legislation protecting the visual appearance of articles in Singapore, including registration procedures and rights enforcement
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Law protecting names and signs used to identify products that originate from specific locations and possess qualities due to that origin
Plant Varieties Protection Act 2004: Legislation providing protection for new plant varieties in Singapore
Contract Law of Singapore: Common law princIPles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including requirements for valid contracts and remedies for breach
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Law governing electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronic execution of IP assignments
Employment Act 1968: PrincIPal employment law that may affect IP rights created by employees during employment
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, which may be relevant if IP assignment involves personal information
IP Definition Requirements: Clear identification and categorization of intellectual property being assigned, including patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, know-how, and design rights
Assignment Provisions: Specific clauses covering present and future rights, worldwide rights, right to sue for past infringements, and registration rights
Warranty Requirements: Essential warranties including ownershIP of IP, absence of third-party rights, and non-infringement declarations
Consideration Clauses: Terms specifying the payment or other consideration for the IP assignment, essential for contract validity
Jurisdiction Clauses: Specific provisions stating Singapore law as governing law and defining jurisdiction for dispute resolution
