Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright protection in Singapore, crucial for protecting research outputs and materials
Patents Act: Governs patent protection and registration in Singapore, essential for protecting novel research innovations
Trade Marks Act: Regulates trademark protection, relevant if research involves branded materials or processes
Registered Designs Act: Protects designs and visual aspects of research outputs or equipment
Trade Secrets Law: Common law protection for confidential information and trade secrets in research context
Human Biomedical Research Act: Regulates human biomedical research activities and ethical requirements in Singapore
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in research activities
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic transactions and digital signatures for contract execution
Competition Act 2004: Ensures research agreements don't contain anti-competitive provisions
Workplace Safety and Health Act: Ensures safety standards in research facilities and laboratories
Export Control Laws: Regulates international transfer of research materials and technology
National Research Foundation Guidelines: Provides framework for research conduct and funding in Singapore
HSA Regulations: Health Sciences Authority regulations governing medical and pharmaceutical research
IMDA Regulations: Info-communications Media Development Authority guidelines for IT and media research
Singapore Common Law: General contract law principles and precedents applicable to research agreements
