Lim Jia Ying

In Singapore, the main statutory source of labour and employment law is the Employment Act 1968 (Employment Act), which sets out the basic terms and working conditions for employees. It applies to: workmen; certain government employees; and part-time employees. However, it excludes: seafarers; domestic workers; and persons declared not to be employees by the Minister for Manpower.

Enforcement Trademark enforcement proceedings What types of legal or administrative proceedings are available to enforce the rights of a trademark owner against an alleged infringer or dilutive use of a mark, apart from previously discussed opposition and cancellation actions? Are there specialised courts or other tribunals? Is there any provision in the criminal law regarding trademark infringement or an equivalent offence?

Registration and use Ownership of marks Who may apply for registration? Any natural or legal person with the capacity to sue or be sued may apply for and own a registered trademark under the Trade Marks Act 1998 (the TM Act). In addition, joint ownership of a trademark registration is also possible under the TM Act, subject to any agreement to the contrary, with each co-owner being entitled to an equal undivided share in the trademark.