Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection in Singapore, essential for defining copyrightable elements in the license agreement
Patents Act 1994: Governs patent rights and protection in Singapore, crucial for patent licensing arrangements
Trade Marks Act 1998: Regulates trademark protection and licensing in Singapore
Registered Designs Act 2000: Covers the protection and licensing of industrial designs in Singapore
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Protects geographical indications and may be relevant if the license involves products with geographical significance
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for electronically executed agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which liability can be excluded
Competition Act 2004: Ensures licensing terms comply with competition law and don't contain anti-competitive provisions
Income Tax Act 1947: Governs taxation of royalty payments and other income in Singapore
Goods and Services Tax Act 1993: Regulates GST implications on royalty payments and related transactions
Currency Act: Regulates currency matters and international payments in Singapore
Arbitration Act 2001: Governs domestic arbitration proceedings for dispute resolution
International Arbitration Act: Regulates international arbitration proceedings and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
Mediation Act 2017: Provides framework for mediation as an alternative dispute resolution method
