Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright protection, moral rights, duration of rights, and assignment/licensing provisions in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation covering trademark protection, distinctive marks, and licensing provisions if the artwork involves any trademarks
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Covers consumer protection, fairness of terms, and transparency requirements when licensing to consumers rather than businesses
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights considerations and enforcement provisions in contractual arrangements
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer and acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity to contract
EU Retained Law: Relevant EU regulations that have been retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting art licensing
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing competition law and restrictions on anti-competitive practices in licensing arrangements
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation applicable if personal data is processed as part of the licensing arrangement
Artists' Resale Right Regulations 2006: Regulations providing artists with the right to receive a royalty when their works are resold through art market professionals
Design Right: Protection for the shape or configuration of three-dimensional objects, which may be relevant for certain types of artistic works
