Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Primary legislation governing trademark registration, protection, and licensing in Singapore. Defines fundamental rights of trademark owners and establishes the framework for trademark transactions.
Trade Marks Rules: Subsidiary legislation detailing procedural requirements for trademark matters, including specific requirements for registration and recordal of trademark transactions.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring trademark licensing agreements comply with competition laws and addressing potential anti-competitive practices in licensing arrangements.
Singapore Contract Law (Common Law): Common law princIPles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement, including requirements for offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Registration of Deeds Act (Chapter 269): Legislation specifying requirements for registration of trademark licenses and related legal instruments.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Legislation codifying general contract law princIPles applicable to commercial agreements in Singapore.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting standards for intellectual property protection, to which Singapore is a signatory and must ensure compliance.
Madrid Protocol: International trademark system relevant for trademarks with international registrations, providing framework for international trademark protection.
