Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, defining protected works, rights granted, duration, moral rights and permitted acts
Copyright and Rights in Performances (Personal Copies for Private Use) Regulations 2014: Secondary legislation relating to personal use copying, though later declared invalid, remains relevant for understanding scope of copyright
Retained EU Copyright Law: EU-derived copyright provisions that remain part of UK law post-Brexit, including principles from the EU Copyright Directive
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Governs formal requirements for creation of legal interests in property, including intellectual property
Competition Act 1998: Ensures licence terms comply with competition law and don't create unfair market restrictions
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law considerations for copyright licensing arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when licence agreements involve consumers, ensuring fair terms and transparency
Berne Convention: International treaty setting minimum standards for copyright protection across signatory countries
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement dealing with protection of works in digital environment
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement establishing minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO members
