Patents Act (Chapter 221): Primary legislation governing patent rights, registration, patentable inventions, and security interests in patents in Singapore. Essential for defining the scope of patent rights that can be used as security.
Companies Act (Chapter 50): Regulates corporate matters including the registration of charges and security interests when companies are involved. Crucial for proper registration and enforcement of security interests.
Property Law Act (Chapter 242): Establishes fundamental principles regarding security interests in property under Singapore law, providing the basic framework for security arrangements.
IPOS Regulations: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore regulations governing the registration requirements and recording of security interests in patents.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures that security arrangements and associated restrictions do not violate Singapore's competition laws and maintain market fairness.
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): International treaty relevant for patents with cross-border implications, affecting how security interests in international patents are handled.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for IP protection, which must be considered when structuring patent security arrangements.
Banking Act: Relevant when the patent security arrangement involves banking transactions or financial institutions as secured parties.
Insolvency and Restructuring Laws: Framework governing the treatment of security interests in the event of insolvency or corporate restructuring.
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement, essential for the security agreement's effectiveness.
