Patents Act (Chapter 221): Primary legislation governing patents in Singapore, covering ownership rights, joint ownership provisions, patent applications, registration requirements, and maintenance obligations
Patents Rules: Supplementary legislation detailing procedural requirements, registration processes, and administrative requirements for patents in Singapore
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Singapore law governing contract formation, validity, and the rights and obligations of contracting parties
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring compliance with competition law and preventing anti-competitive provisions in agreements
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): International treaty facilitating worldwide patent protection and establishing standards for international patent applications
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries
Paris Convention: International treaty establishing intellectual property protection standards and priority rights for patent applications
ASEAN Patent Examination Co-operation (ASPEC): Regional patent cooperation program streamlining patent applications across ASEAN member states
Joint Ownership Rights: Specific provisions covering licensing rights, assignment rights, infringement actions, revenue sharing, and decision-making authority between joint patent owners
Patent Maintenance Obligations: Requirements for maintaining patent validity including fee payments, renewal obligations, and prosecution responsibilities
Commercialization Rights: Provisions governing patent exploitation, territory restrictions, and revenue sharing mechanisms between joint owners
Dispute Resolution Framework: Structure for resolving disputes including SIAC arbitration rules and Singapore Mediation Centre procedures
