Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Primary legislation governing trademarks in Singapore that provides the fundamental legal framework for trademark protection, registration, and enforcement
Trade Marks Rules: Detailed regulations that implement the Trade Marks Act, providing specific procedures and requirements for trademark matters in Singapore
Contract Law: General principles of contract law in Singapore, including common law principles and the Contract Law Chapter, governing the formation and enforcement of agreements
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation governing competition law in Singapore, relevant for ensuring the joint ownership agreement doesn't create anti-competitive effects
Madrid Protocol: International treaty system for trademark registration that Singapore is party to, relevant if international trademark protection is desired
TRIPS Agreement: WTO's Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, establishing minimum standards for IP protection that Singapore must comply with
Paris Convention: International treaty for intellectual property protection, providing priority rights and other protections for trademark owners across member countries
Joint Ownership Rights: Legal framework governing the rights and obligations of joint trademark owners, including use, licensing, and enforcement rights
Dispute Resolution Framework: Singapore's legal framework for resolving disputes, including court jurisdiction and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
Revenue and Cost Allocation: Legal principles governing the sharing of profits and costs between joint owners of intellectual property
