Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection, ownership, transfer of rights, and moral rights in Singapore. Recent revision incorporating modern technological changes.
Patents Act 1994: Governs patent rights, assignments, employee inventions, and registration requirements for patent transfers in Singapore.
Trade Marks Act 1998: Regulates trademark assignments, registration requirements for transfers, and associated goodwill considerations in Singapore.
Registered Designs Act 2000: Covers design right transfers, registration requirements, and ownership provisions for industrial designs in Singapore.
Contracts Act 1872: Fundamental contract law principles including consideration requirements and capacity to contract, applicable to IP assignments.
Employment Act 1968: Relevant for IP created during employment, defining rights of employers vs. employees and work-for-hire provisions.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Considerations for handling personal data that may be involved in IP assignments.
Competition Act 2004: Addresses potential anti-competitive implications in IP assignments and transfers.
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty obligations affecting IP rights and transfers in Singapore as a member state.
