Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection in Singapore, essential for any IP purchase involving copyrightable works such as software, literary, artistic, or musical works
Patents Act: Governs the registration and protection of patents in Singapore, crucial for transactions involving inventions and technological innovations
Trade Marks Act: Regulates the registration and protection of trademarks in Singapore, important for deals involving brands, logos, and distinctive marks
Registered Designs Act: Controls the protection of industrial designs in Singapore, relevant for transactions involving design rights
Geographical Indications Act 2014: Protects geographical indications in Singapore, important if the IP purchase involves products with specific geographical origins
Contract Law (Amendment) Act: Provides the fundamental legal framework for contract formation and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for digital IP assets and electronic execution of agreements
Singapore Civil Law Act: Provides general princIPles of civil law that may affect IP transactions and contract enforcement
Competition Act: Ensures IP purchase agreements do not contain anti-competitive provisions that could violate Singapore competition law
Personal Data Protection Act: Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if the IP assets involve personal data
IPOS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore governing IP registration and transfers
CCCS Guidelines: Guidelines from the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore relevant to IP transactions and market competition
