Copyright Act 2021: Primary legislation governing software protection in Singapore, essential for defining the scope of intellectual property rights in the software license
Patents Act: Relevant for protecting any patentable elements of the software and addressing patent rights in the license agreement
Computer Misuse Act: Addresses security considerations and unauthorized access provisions that need to be reflected in license terms
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Governs data protection requirements and compliance measures for handling personal data in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Provides legal framework for electronic contracts and digital signatures in Singapore
Unfair Contract Terms Act: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly relevant for B2C software licenses
Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act: Protects consumer interests in commercial transactions, applicable if the software is licensed to individual consumers
Consumer Protection (Trade Descriptions and Safety Requirements) Act: Ensures accurate product descriptions and safety requirements are met in consumer transactions
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting global standards for intellectual property protection, affecting cross-border software licensing
Singapore Common Law: General contract law principles under Singapore's common law system that govern contract formation and enforcement
