Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection and licensing in Singapore, essential for any intellectual property license agreement
Patents Act: Regulates patent rights and licensing of patented innovations in Singapore
Trade Marks Act: Governs trademark protection and licensing arrangements in Singapore
Registered Designs Act: Controls the registration and licensing of industrial designs in Singapore
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Provides the fundamental legal framework for contract formation and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for modern licensing agreements
Competition Act 2004: Ensures licensing terms comply with competition law and don't create anti-competitive effects in the market
Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if license involves data transfer
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in B2C transactions, applicable if license agreement involves consumer products
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection, relevant for cross-border licensing
Singapore FTAs: Free Trade Agreements containing IP provisions that may affect international licensing arrangements
Common Law Principles: Singapore's common law system including contract principles, equity, good faith, and relevant case precedents
