Patents Act (Chapter 221): Primary legislation governing patent registration, protection, and transfer of patent rights in Singapore. Defines patentable inventions and outlines requirements for patent assignments and transfers.
Patents Rules: Subsidiary legislation detailing procedural requirements for patent transfers, including documentation and filing requirements with relevant authorities.
Contract Law (Chapter 2): Singapore contract law based on common law princIPles, governing the fundamental requirements for valid contracts including offer, acceptance, and consideration.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring the patent transfer doesn't create anti-competitive effects and maintains compliance with competition laws.
IPOS Requirements: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore requirements including registration procedures, official forms, and documentation for patent transfers.
Income Tax Act: Legislation governing tax implications of patent transfers, including withholding tax considerations and other tax-related obligations.
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): International treaty facilitating patent protection internationally, relevant for cross-border aspects of patent transfers.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights, setting minimum standards for IP protection and enforcement.
Paris Convention: International treaty for intellectual property protection, establishing key princIPles for patent rights and their transfer across member states.
