Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Primary legislation governing trademark registration, licensing, use, and enforcement in Singapore. Contains key provisions on rights and obligations of licensors and licensees, and requirements for recordal of licenses.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Regulates anti-competitive practices, market restrictions, and territorial limitations in licensing agreements to ensure fair market competition.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles under Singapore's common law system, including formation, consideration, and enforcement of contracts.
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded or restricted in contract terms.
Misrepresentation Act: Governs false statements made during contract formation and provides remedies for misrepresentation in licensing agreements.
Copyright Act: Relevant for licensing agreements involving combined IP rights, particularly where trademark use intersects with copyrighted materials.
Geographical Indications Act: Important when trademark licensing involves products with geographical indications or origin-specific characteristics.
Patents Act: Relevant for licensing agreements involving multiple forms of IP rights, including both trademarks and patents.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Applies when licensed products are consumer goods, ensuring fair trading practices and consumer protection.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in licensing arrangements involving personal data processing.
Madrid Protocol: International treaty relevant for international trademark registration and licensing across multiple jurisdictions.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for IP protection and enforcement, affecting trademark licensing practices.
Paris Convention: International treaty providing basic rules for industrial property protection, including trademarks across member states.
IPOS Guidelines: Administrative guidelines from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore regarding trademark licensing and registration.
CCCS Guidelines: Guidelines from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore on competition law compliance in licensing agreements.
