Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary legislation governing trademark protection, registration, and enforcement in the UK. Essential for protecting brand assets and logos in a collaboration.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Fundamental legislation protecting creative works, designs, and intellectual property rights. Critical for content creation and sharing in brand collaborations.
Common Law - Passing Off: Legal doctrine protecting unregistered trademark rights and preventing misrepresentation of brand association. Important for maintaining brand integrity.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation ensuring consumer protection and fair treatment in commercial relationships, including promotional activities and advertising claims.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations prohibiting unfair commercial practices and misleading marketing, ensuring transparency in brand collaborations.
UK CAP Code: Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing, providing rules for advertising standards and marketing communications.
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Comprehensive data protection framework governing the collection, processing, and sharing of personal data in marketing activities.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices and ensuring fair market behavior in business collaborations.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Law regulating unfair terms in contracts, ensuring balanced and reasonable contractual relationships between parties.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements and misrepresentations in contract formation and execution.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and digital transactions, relevant for online aspects of brand collaborations.
ASA Guidelines: Advertising Standards Authority guidelines ensuring compliance with advertising codes and maintaining ethical marketing practices.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and regulations that may apply depending on the industry context of the brand collaboration.
Platform-Specific Guidelines: Rules and requirements specific to social media platforms or other channels used in the brand collaboration.
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment relationships, relevant if the collaboration involves hiring staff or contractors.
