Patents Act (Cap. 221): Primary legislation governing patent protection in Singapore, crucial for identifying and securing patent rights as collateral
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Legislation governing trademark rights and registration in Singapore, essential for securing trademark assets
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Primary law protecting copyright works in Singapore, necessary for securing copyright assets as collateral
Registered Designs Act (Cap. 266): Legislation protecting industrial designs in Singapore, relevant for design rights as security
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Law protecting geographical indications in Singapore, important if GIs are part of the security package
Plant Varieties Protection Act (Cap. 232A): Legislation protecting new plant varieties, relevant if agricultural IP is involved in the security
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Key legislation governing corporate matters including registration of charges and security interests
Personal Property Securities Act: Upcoming legislation (in development) that will govern personal property securities including IP assets
Sale of Goods Act (Cap. 393): Relevant for commercial aspects and transfer of property rights in the security arrangement
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs admissibility of evidence in Singapore courts, relevant for enforcement of security rights
Civil Law Act (Cap. 43): Basic framework for civil matters and contractual relationships in Singapore
Rules of Court: Procedural rules governing court proceedings, important for enforcement mechanisms
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection, affecting how IP rights are recognized
Paris Convention: International treaty providing basis for IP protection among member states, relevant for international IP rights
Patent Cooperation Treaty: International patent law treaty, relevant for international patent rights included in security
Madrid Protocol: International trademark system treaty, important for international trademark rights as security
Singapore Treaty on the Law of Trademarks: International treaty harmonizing trademark registration procedures, affecting trademark rights as security
