Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection and licensing in Singapore, essential for protecting intellectual property rights in licensing agreements
Patents Act: Regulates patent rights and their commercial exploitation through licensing in Singapore
Trade Marks Act: Governs trademark protection and licensing arrangements in Singapore
Registered Designs Act: Controls the protection and licensing of industrial designs in Singapore
Competition Act: Ensures licensing agreements do not contain anti-competitive provisions or abuse market dominance
Income Tax Act: Regulates taxation of royalty payments and licensing income in Singapore
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection and enforcement that Singapore adheres to
Singapore FTAs: Various Free Trade Agreements that may affect cross-border licensing arrangements
International IP Conventions: Including Paris Convention and Berne Convention, establishing international IP protection standards
Exchange Control Regulations: MAS regulations governing international financial transactions and royalty payments
Foreign Investment Regulations: Rules governing foreign investment and technology transfer in Singapore
Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Protects against unreasonable contract terms and conditions in licensing agreements
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic execution and validity of digital contracts and signatures
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in licensing arrangements
