Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright law, providing the fundamental framework for copyright protection in England and Wales
Trade Marks Act 1994: Principal legislation governing trademark protection and registration in the UK
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997: Regulations providing specific protection for databases and their contents
Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations dealing with copyright protection for computer software and programs
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: Implementation of EU Copyright Directive, updating UK copyright law for the digital age
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, establishing minimum standards of protection
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
European Union Trade Mark Regulation: EU regulation affecting trademark protection, still relevant post-Brexit for UK businesses operating in the EU
Madrid Protocol: International treaty facilitating trademark registration across multiple jurisdictions
Common Law Passing Off: Common law principle protecting unregistered trademarks and business goodwill
UK IPO Guidelines: Official guidelines from the UK Intellectual Property Office for copyright and trademark matters
Trade Marks Regulations 2018: Updated regulations implementing changes to UK trademark law post-Brexit
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online notices, including copyright and trademark notices on websites
