Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, including ownership rights, transfer requirements, and duration of protection. Essential for software ownership transfer documentation.
Patents Act (Cap. 221): Governs patentable elements within software, including requirements for patent rights transfer and registration procedures for transferring patent ownership.
Electronic Transactions Act (Cap. 88): Regulates electronic contracts and digital signatures, ensuring validity of electronic agreements in software ownership transfers.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Addresses data protection requirements, particularly relevant if the software processes personal data, including obligations during ownership transfer.
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures compliance with competition law, preventing anti-competitive provisions and addressing market restriction concerns in software transfers.
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate authority for asset transfers, particularly relevant when parties are corporations engaging in software ownership transfer.
GST Regulations: Tax implications and requirements for software ownership transfers under Singapore's Goods and Services Tax system.
Employment Law: Addresses rights and obligations regarding software created by employees, including intellectual property ownership considerations.
Third-Party Licensing: Considerations for existing third-party licenses, rights, and obligations that may affect the software transfer.
Export Control Regulations: Compliance requirements for international transfer of software, including any export restrictions or controls.
Cybersecurity Requirements: Security compliance obligations and standards that may affect software transfer and ongoing operations.
