Singapore Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation (No. 22 of 2021) that governs copyright protection in Singapore, replacing the previous Copyright Act (Cap. 63). Provides comprehensive coverage of copyright ownership, rights, and infringement.
Singapore Intellectual Property Rights Laws: General framework of IP laws that complement the Copyright Act and provide additional protection for intellectual property rights in Singapore.
Electronic Transactions Act: Relevant for cases involving digital or online copyright infringement, governing electronic communications and transactions.
Civil Law Act: Provides the general contractual principles that apply to legal notices and enforcement actions in Singapore.
Berne Convention: International treaty for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works that Singapore is party to, providing minimum standards of copyright protection.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement that extends copyright protection to the digital environment, which Singapore has ratified.
TRIPS Agreement: Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement that sets minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries, including Singapore.
Copyright Ownership Requirements: Legal requirement to establish clear ownership of the copyrighted material before pursuing infringement claims.
Infringement Documentation: Legal requirement to identify and document specific instances of copyright infringement with supporting evidence.
Damages Assessment: Legal requirement to demonstrate actual damages or potential harm caused by the copyright infringement.
Remedies Specification: Legal requirement to clearly specify the remedies sought from the infringer, including cease and desist actions and potential compensation.
Compliance Timeframe: Legal requirement to provide a reasonable timeframe for the infringer to comply with the cease and desist demands.
Statutory Declarations: Required legal declarations under Singapore law that must be included in formal legal notices.
Civil Law Notice Requirements: Specific requirements under Singapore's Civil Law for the format and content of legal notices and demands.
