Patents Act (Cap. 221): Primary legislation governing patents in Singapore, crucial for defining patentable subject matter and rights protection
Evidence Act (Cap. 97): Governs the admissibility of evidence in legal proceedings, relevant for enforcement of NDA breaches
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Provides framework for contract formation, enforcement, and remedies in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Regulates electronic signatures and digital contracts, ensuring enforceability of electronic NDAs
Common Law Trade Secret Protection: In absence of specific trade secret legislation, Singapore relies on common law princIPles for trade secret protection
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if confidential information includes personal data
Employment Act (Cap. 91): Relevant when NDAs involve employees or employment relationshIPs
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures NDA provisions do not create unfair restrictions on competition
TRIPS Agreement: International treaty setting minimum standards for IP protection, including trade secrets
Patent Cooperation Treaty: International patent law treaty relevant for cross-border patent protection
Paris Convention: International treaty for protection of industrial property, including patents
Common Law Confidentiality PrincIPles: Case law princIPles governing confidential information and breach of confidence
