Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection in Singapore, including provisions for ownershIP of works created during employment
Patents Act: Legislation governing patent protection, including provisions for employee inventions and rights to patent applications
Trade Marks Act: Law governing trademark protection and registration in Singapore, relevant for brand-related IP created by employees
Registered Designs Act: Legislation protecting industrial designs, including those created in the course of employment
Employment Act 1968: Main employment legislation in Singapore that provides the basic framework for employment relationshIPs
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Law governing the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for confidentiality provisions
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act: Legislation governing foreign employees, which may affect IP rights in international employment situations
Contract Law: Common law princIPles governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, ensuring reasonable IP and employment provisions
IP OwnershIP Provisions: Specific considerations regarding workplace creations, assignment of rights, and scope of IP created during employment
Confidentiality Requirements: Provisions for protection of trade secrets, non-disclosure obligations, and definition of confidential information
Employee IP Rights: Considerations for moral rights under copyright law, fair compensation, and recognition of inventions
Post-Employment Obligations: Requirements regarding non-compete clauses, continued confidentiality, and return of IP-related materials
International IP Considerations: Provisions for cross-border IP protection, international filing rights, and territorial scope of protection
