Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Primary legislation governing the registration and protection of trade marks in Singapore, which includes provisions for licensing and use of trade marks
Trade Marks Rules: Subsidiary legislation providing detailed procedures for trade mark registration, licensing, and enforcement
Business Names Registration Act 2014: Legislation governing the registration and use of business names in Singapore
Business Names Registration Regulations 2015: Detailed regulations implementing the Business Names Registration Act
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in licensing agreements
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Fundamental law governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Law governing electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for modern licensing agreements
Copyright Act: Legislation protecting creative works, which may overlap with trade name protection
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Law protecting names associated with geographical origins, which may affect trade name licensing
ACRA Regulations: Regulatory requirements from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority governing business operations
IPOS Guidelines: Guidelines from Intellectual Property Office of Singapore for IP protection and licensing
Paris Convention: International treaty for protection of industrial property, including trade names, applicable in cross-border situations
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights, affecting trade name protection
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Legislation protecting consumer interests in trade practices, including use of trade names in consumer-facing businesses
