Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing copyright in Singapore, covering rights of copyright owners, music licensing provisions, duration of copyright protection, moral rights of creators, and assignment and licensing of rights
Trade Marks Act: Protection of trademarks and related intellectual property rights that may be relevant to music branding and licensing
Contract Act 1872: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, validity, and enforcement in Singapore, including principles of common law contracts
Competition Act 2004: Legislation governing fair competition practices and restrictions on anti-competitive agreements in licensing arrangements
Berne Convention: International treaty governing cross-border copyright protection and minimum standards for copyright protection
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights affecting music licensing across borders
Performers' Rights: Legal provisions protecting the rights of performers in musical works, including right to control recording and broadcasting of performances
Mechanical Rights: Rights related to reproduction of musical works in physical or digital form, essential for music licensing agreements
Synchronization Rights: Rights governing the use of music in combination with visual media, crucial for licensing music for films, TV, or other visual content
