Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing intellectual property rights, including copyright protection for musical works, sound recordings, and films. Defines moral rights, licensing procedures, and duration of copyright protection.
PRS and PPL Regulations: Regulations governing collective licensing requirements and performance rights management for music in the UK through Performing Right Society and Phonographic Performance Limited.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation relevant when music contains protected trademarks or brand elements that need consideration in the licensing agreement.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation that may apply if the agreement has consumer-facing elements, ensuring consumer protection compliance.
Berne Convention: International treaty for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, providing copyright protection across member countries.
Rome Convention 1961: International convention protecting performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights, setting minimum standards for IP protection.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of English contract law governing formation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts.
Competition Law: Legal framework ensuring fair competition, particularly relevant for exclusive licensing terms.
UK GDPR/Data Protection: Data protection regulations that may apply if personal data is processed as part of the licensing agreement.
Post-Brexit EU Retained Law: European Union laws retained in UK law post-Brexit that continue to affect intellectual property rights and licensing.
