Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary UK legislation governing trademark law, implementing EU Directive 89/104/EEC, which provides the fundamental framework for trademark protection and enforcement
Trade Marks Rules 2008: Procedural regulations detailing the administration of trademark rights and registration processes in the UK
Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Regulations providing specific measures for the enforcement of intellectual property rights, including trademarks
Passing Off Doctrine: Common law principle protecting unregistered trademark rights and business goodwill from misrepresentation
Common Law Trademark Rights: Traditional legal principles recognizing and protecting unregistered trademark rights through use in commerce
Tort Law Principles: Legal principles relating to civil wrongs in intellectual property, including damage to business reputation and unfair competition
EU Trademark Regulations: Historical European regulations affecting UK trademark law, maintaining relevance post-Brexit through retained EU law
Paris Convention: International treaty for the Protection of Industrial Property providing basic rules for trademark protection across member states
Pre-Action Protocol: Civil Procedure Rules requirements for actions before commencing legal proceedings, including reasonable attempts at resolution
Defamation Act 2013: Legislation relevant to careful wording of cease and desist letters to avoid counter-claims of defamation
