Patents Act (Chapter 221): Primary legislation governing patent rights, registration, transfer of patents, defines patentable inventions, and requirements for patent assignments and transfers in Singapore
IPOS Regulations: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore regulations governing patent registration procedures, transfer requirements, and administrative processes
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and common law principles applicable to patent purchase agreements
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation governing anti-competitive practices and technology transfer restrictions that may affect patent purchases
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate matters including authority to execute agreements when Singapore companies are involved in patent transactions
Stamp Duties Act: Governs stamp duty requirements and documentation for intellectual property transfers in Singapore
Foreign Investment Regulations: Regulations concerning international parties and technology transfer restrictions in cross-border patent transactions
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax legislation relevant to patent purchase transactions including GST implications
Income Tax Act: Tax legislation governing revenue treatment of patent purchases and associated transactions
Singapore Code of Corporate Governance: Guidelines applicable when listed companies are involved in patent purchase transactions
