Trade Marks Act (Chapter 332): Primary legislation governing trademark registration, protection, and licensing in Singapore. Defines fundamental rights of trademark owners and governs the transfer and licensing of trademark rights.
Trade Marks Rules: Secondary legislation providing detailed procedural requirements for trademark matters, including registration and recordal requirements for licenses.
Intellectual Property Rights Act: Overarching framework for IP protection in Singapore, including enforcement provisions relevant to trademark licensing.
Contracts Act (Chapter 53): Governs basic contractual principles including offer, acceptance, and consideration that form the foundation of license agreements.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures licensing terms comply with competition laws and regulates anti-competitive practices in trademark licensing arrangements.
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Relevant when sublicensed products or services are consumer-facing, ensuring consumer protection compliance.
Madrid Protocol: International treaty considerations for trademarks with international registration and cross-border licensing implications.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for IP protection and enforcement, affecting trademark licensing practices.
Quality Control Provisions: Legal requirement to maintain control over the quality of goods/services provided under the licensed trademark.
Territory Restrictions: Legal framework for defining and enforcing geographical limitations in trademark sublicense agreements.
Registration Requirements: Legal obligations for proper registration and recordal of trademark sublicenses with relevant authorities.
Termination Rights: Legal framework governing the conditions and procedures for terminating trademark sublicense agreements.
Remedies for Infringement: Legal provisions available for addressing trademark infringement under Singapore law.
Recordal Requirements: Statutory requirements for recording trademark sublicense agreements with the Singapore IP Office.
