Global Innovation Policy Center

March 15, 2017

Singapore


Primary Sources

  • ASEAN Australia New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, Chapter 13. Intellectual Property (2010)
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  • Copyright (International Organizations) Regulations (1987)
  • Copyright (International Protection) Regulations (1998)
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  • Copyright (Records Royalty System) Regulations (1987)
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  • Patents (Amendment) Act 2012 (2012)
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  • Patents (Convention Countries) Order (1999)
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  • Patents Rules (Revised Edition 2007 as amended up to Patents (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2014) (2014)
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  • Trade Marks (Application of Section 75 to Foreign States) Notification (1998)
  • Trade Marks (Border Enforcement Measures) Rules (2001)
  • Trade Marks (International Registration) Rules (2002)
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  • Trade Marks Rules (Revised Edition 2008) (2008)

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