Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, design rights, and patents, providing framework for protection of creative works, designs, and inventions
Trade Marks Act 1994: Main legislation governing trademark protection in the UK, covering registration, infringement, and enforcement of trademark rights
Patents Act 1977: Core legislation for patent protection in the UK, detailing requirements for patent registration and enforcement
Registered Designs Act 1949: Legislation protecting the visual appearance of products through registered design rights
Protection of Trading Interests Act 1980: Legislation protecting UK trading interests and intellectual property rights in international commerce
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, including procedures for IP enforcement
Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Regulations implementing EU Directive on enforcement of IP rights, providing additional enforcement measures
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997: Legislation protecting databases and their contents as intellectual property
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Common Law - Passing Off: Legal doctrine protecting unregistered trademark rights and business goodwill
Common Law - Breach of Confidence: Legal principle protecting confidential information and trade secrets
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Legislation governing the retention and status of EU-derived IP laws post-Brexit
Limitation Act 1980: Statute setting time limits for bringing IP infringement claims
Human Rights Act 1998: Legislation ensuring IP enforcement measures are proportionate and respect fundamental rights
