Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright ownership, licensing, moral rights, and the assignment of rights in Singapore. Critical for establishing intellectual property rights transfer in the CLA.
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Legislation covering patent rights, inventions, and their assignment. Relevant when the CLA includes contributions that may be patentable.
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Governs the validity and enforceability of electronic contracts and digital signatures in Singapore, essential for online CLAs.
Misrepresentation Act (Chapter 390): Protects against false statements or misrepresentations in contract formation, ensuring transparency in the CLA process.
Unfair Contract Terms Act (Chapter 396): Regulates unfair terms in contracts, ensuring the CLA's terms are reasonable and enforceable.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant for handling contributor information in the CLA.
Computer Misuse Act: Provides legal framework for protecting against unauthorized access or modification of computer material, relevant for software contributions.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Ensures the CLA doesn't contain anti-competitive elements that could restrict market competition.
International Treaties: Including Berne Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, and TRIPS Agreement, which influence Singapore's IP law framework and cross-border enforcement.
