Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection and licensing in Singapore, including provisions for royalty arrangements and copyright exploitation
Patents Act 1994: Legislation governing patent rights, licensing of patented inventions, and related royalty arrangements in Singapore
Trade Marks Act 1998: Laws governing trademark protection and licensing of trademark rights in Singapore
Registered Designs Act 2000: Legislation covering the protection and licensing of registered designs in Singapore
Competition Act 2004: Ensures licensing agreements do not contain anti-competitive provisions or abuse market dominance
Contract Act 1872: Fundamental contract law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Governs the formation and validity of electronic contracts and digital signatures
Income Tax Act 1947: Tax legislation relevant to royalty income and payments, including tax treatment of licensing revenue
Goods and Services Tax Act 1993: GST implications for royalty payments and licensing transactions in Singapore
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for IP protection and licensing, which Singapore must comply with
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data if involved in the licensing arrangement
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act 2003: Ensures fair trading practices and consumer protection in licensing agreements involving consumers
