Singapore legislation
Section 7
Section 7
Computer programs, etc., not registrable
Amended by29/2017
(1)
No computer program or layout-design may be registered under this Act.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), “layout-design” has the meaning given by the Layout-Designs of Integrated Circuits Act 1999.
(3)
The Minister may make rules —
(a)
to exclude from registration under this Act designs for such articles and non‑physical products of a primarily literary or artistic character as the Minister considers appropriate; and
(b)
to provide that any design described in the rules must not be registered under this Act, or must not be so registered unless such conditions as may be prescribed are met.
Amended by29/2017