Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing protection of musical works, sound recordings, and performances. Covers moral rights of performers, licensing and assignment of copyright, duration of copyright protection, and rights of recording studios and producers.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates handling of personal data of artists and involved parties, including consent requirements for data collection and usage, and data storage and transfer provisions.
Civil Law Act (Chapter 43): Governs fundamental contract law principles including contract formation and validity, consideration requirements, and contractual obligations and remedies.
IPOS Regulations: Intellectual Property Office of Singapore regulations covering registration of IP rights, licensing requirements, and IP dispute resolution procedures.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act: Governs rights of third parties in contracts, including assignment and licensing provisions that may affect music production agreements.
Singapore Musicians' Union Guidelines: Industry-specific guidelines providing standards and best practices for music production contracts in Singapore.
International Copyright Treaties: Various international copyright agreements to which Singapore is a signatory, affecting cross-border music production and distribution rights.
Recording Industry Association Guidelines: Industry standards and practices specific to Singapore's recording industry, including production quality benchmarks and professional conduct.
Competition Law: Regulations affecting exclusive arrangements and anti-competitive practices in music production contracts.
Goods and Services Tax Act: Tax implications and requirements for music production services and deliverables in Singapore.
