Patents Act 1994: Primary legislation governing patent protection in Singapore, crucial for protecting new inventions and technological innovations developed under the agreement
Copyright Act 1987: Protects original works including software code, documentation, and other materials created during joint development
Trade Marks Act 1998: Relevant for protecting brands and marks associated with jointly developed technology
Registered Designs Act 2000: Protects aesthetic aspects of industrial designs that may result from the joint development
Trade Secrets Law: Common law protection for confidential information and know-how shared during development
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Governs formation and enforcement of contracts in Singapore, including electronic contracts
Electronic Transactions Act 2010: Provides legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits the extent to which civil liability can be excluded
Competition Act 2004: Ensures agreement doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions that could restrict market competition
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs collection, use, and disclosure of personal data, including cross-border data transfers
Computer Misuse Act: Provides legal framework for cybersecurity and computer crimes, relevant for technology development
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Establishes framework for protection of critical information infrastructure and cybersecurity standards
Employment Act: Relevant when employees are involved in development work, governing employment terms and conditions
Work Injury Compensation Act: Covers workplace injuries that might occur during development activities
National Framework for Innovation and Enterprise: Guidelines and policies promoting innovation and enterprise in Singapore
Research, Innovation and Enterprise 2025 Plan: Singapore's national strategy for research, innovation, and enterprise development
