Copyright Act (Chapter 63): Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in software, defining scope of copyright protection, addressing licensing rights and permissions. 2021 amendments include provisions for computational data analysis.
Patents Act (Chapter 221): Legislation governing software-related patents, particularly relevant for patent non-assertion clauses common in open source licenses.
Contract Act (Chapter 53): Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and requirements for valid consideration under Singapore law.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Legislation governing personal data protection requirements, relevant if the software processes personal data.
Computer Misuse Act: Act governing computer crimes and security, relevant for drafting security provisions and limitations of liability in software licenses.
Competition Act (Chapter 50B): Legislation ensuring license terms don't violate competition laws, particularly relevant for commercial use provisions in open source licenses.
International Treaties: Various international treaties Singapore is party to, including WIPO Copyright Treaty, affecting software licensing and intellectual property protection.
Free Trade Agreements: Singapore's obligations under various free trade agreements that may impact software licensing terms and intellectual property rights.
