Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, including musical works, sound recordings, and performance rights. Contains key provisions for duration of copyright and moral rights.
Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: Regulations specifically dealing with personal copies for private use and their implications for music licensing.
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: UK implementation of EU Copyright Directive, providing additional framework for copyright protection and licensing.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Relevant contract law legislation affecting the formalities of creating legally binding agreements in England and Wales.
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit retention of relevant EU copyright directives in UK law, affecting music licensing and copyright protection.
Berne Convention: International treaty providing the basis for mutual recognition of copyright between nations and minimum standards of copyright protection.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment, particularly relevant for digital music distribution.
Rome Convention: International treaty protecting rights of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations.
Rights Management Provisions: Legal requirements for specifying the scope of rights being licensed, including reproduction, distribution, and performance rights.
Royalty Framework: Legal structure for payment terms, royalty calculations, and revenue sharing arrangements in music licensing.
Territory Definitions: Legal requirements for defining the geographical scope of the license and territorial restrictions.
Duration Provisions: Legal framework for specifying the term of the license and renewal conditions.
Permitted Uses: Legal structure for defining authorized uses of the licensed music and any restrictions or limitations.
Quality Control Requirements: Legal framework for maintaining the integrity of the musical work and quality standards in its use.
Attribution Requirements: Legal obligations regarding crediting of rights holders and maintaining moral rights.
Termination Provisions: Legal framework for ending the license agreement, including grounds for termination and consequences.
