Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK, including software copyright protection and licensing
Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations dealing with copyright protection for computer programs and software in the UK
Software Directive (2009/24/EC): EU directive retained in UK law post-Brexit that harmonizes copyright protection for computer programs
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights in B2C contracts, including software licensing
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing privacy and electronic communications in the UK
Income Tax Act 2007: Legislation governing income tax implications of royalty payments
Corporation Tax Act 2009: Legislation governing corporate tax treatment of software royalties
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT treatment of software licenses and royalties
Competition Act 1998: Primary UK competition law legislation affecting licensing agreements
Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation: Retained EU law providing safe harbor for certain IP licensing agreements under competition law
Private International Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1995: Legislation governing choice of law rules in international contracts
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation facilitating electronic commerce and electronic signatures
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online contracting
