Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, covering protected works, duration of protection, owner rights, permitted acts, exceptions, and moral rights
Intellectual Property Enforcement Regulations 2006: UK regulations providing measures for the enforcement of intellectual property rights
Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: UK regulations governing personal copying for private use and related copyright matters
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, establishing minimum standards for copyright protection
Universal Copyright Convention: International copyright treaty providing copyright protection between signatories with different legal systems
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection for digital works and technological measures
EU Retained Law: Relevant European Union copyright legislation preserved in UK law post-Brexit
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
Contract Construction Principles: Legal principles governing how contracts should be interpreted and construed under English law
Competition Law: Laws ensuring copyright licenses do not create anti-competitive effects in the market
Consumer Protection Legislation: Laws protecting consumer rights when copyright licenses involve consumer transactions
Data Protection Laws: Regulations governing personal data processing that may be relevant to copyright licensing
E-Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online contracts, relevant for digital copyright licensing
