Patents Act 1994: Primary legislation governing patent protection in Singapore, crucial for technology transfer agreements involving patented innovations
Copyright Act 1987: Regulates copyright protection, important for software, documentation, and other copyrightable elements in technology transfer
Trade Marks Act 1998: Governs trademark protection, relevant if the technology transfer includes branded elements or licensed marks
Registered Designs Act 2000: Protects industrial designs, relevant for technology transfers involving design elements
Common Law Trade Secrets Protection: Common law principles protecting confidential information and trade secrets, essential for technology transfer agreements
Competition Act 2004: Ensures technology transfer agreements don't create anti-competitive effects in the market
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Provides the fundamental legal framework for contract formation and enforcement
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Governs electronic transactions and digital signatures, relevant for digital aspects of technology transfer
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Regulates cybersecurity requirements, important for digital technology transfers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, relevant if the technology involves data processing
Computer Misuse Act: Provides protection against unauthorized access and modification of computer material
Strategic Goods (Control) Act: Controls the transfer of strategic goods including sensitive technologies
Companies Act: Regulates corporate entities and their activities, including technology transfer transactions
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation aspects of technology transfer agreements including royalties and licensing fees
Industry-Specific Regulations: Various sector-specific regulations depending on the technology domain (biotech, telecom, etc.)
