Patents Act 1994: Primary legislation governing patent rights and protection in Singapore, crucial for any cross-licensing involving patented technologies
Trade Marks Act 1998: Regulates trademark protection and licensing in Singapore, essential if the cross-license includes trademark rights
Copyright Act 2021: Recently revised legislation governing copyright protection and licensing in Singapore, relevant for software and content licensing
Registered Designs Act 2000: Controls the protection and licensing of industrial designs in Singapore
Plant Varieties Protection Act 2004: Governs the protection of plant varieties, relevant if the cross-license involves agricultural or biotechnology innovations
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2001: Provides the fundamental legal framework for contract formation and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Governs electronic contracts and digital signatures, important for electronic execution of licensing agreements
Competition Act 2004: Ensures licensing terms comply with competition law and don't create anti-competitive effects in the market
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection, affecting cross-border licensing arrangements
Paris Convention: International treaty providing framework for intellectual property protection across member states
Patent Cooperation Treaty: International patent law treaty providing unified procedure for patent filings
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if licensing involves data transfer
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in commercial transactions, may apply if end-users are involved
Third Party Rights Act 2001: Governs the rights of third parties under contractual arrangements in Singapore
