Patents Act (Cap. 221): Primary legislation governing patent protection for inventions in Singapore, crucial for determining ownership and protection of R&D outcomes
Copyright Act (Cap. 63): Regulates copyright protection for original works including research materials, software, and documentation
Trade Marks Act (Cap. 332): Governs protection of trademarks that may arise from R&D activities
Trade Secrets/Confidential Information: Common law principles protecting confidential information and trade secrets developed during R&D
Contract Law (Amendment) Act 2012: Fundamental legislation governing contract formation, execution, and enforcement in Singapore
Electronic Transactions Act: Regulates electronic contracts and digital signatures, relevant for modern R&D agreements
Employment Act: Governs employment relationships, relevant when R&D involves researchers and employees
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in research activities
Cybersecurity Act 2018: Ensures cybersecurity standards in research involving digital systems and data
Human Biomedical Research Act: Regulates human biomedical research activities and ensures ethical compliance
Competition Act (Cap. 50B): Ensures R&D agreements do not create anti-competitive effects in the market
Income Tax Act: Governs taxation aspects including R&D tax incentives and deductions
Companies Act (Cap. 50): Regulates corporate entities involved in R&D activities
National Framework for Research, Innovation and Enterprise: Government framework providing guidelines for research and innovation activities in Singapore
International Research Collaboration Treaties: Various international agreements affecting cross-border R&D collaboration
