Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary legislation governing trademark registration, protection, licensing provisions, and infringement. Defines rights conferred by registered trademarks and enforcement mechanisms.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation protecting artistic works including logos, establishing moral rights, and governing assignment and licensing provisions for intellectual property.
Passing Off (Common Law): Common law doctrine protecting unregistered marks, goodwill, and business reputation from misrepresentation.
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive agreements, market dominance considerations, and territorial restrictions in licensing arrangements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation governing consumer protection and quality standards when licensed products are intended for consumer use.
Data Protection Act 2018 & UK GDPR: Laws governing personal data processing and cross-border data transfers that may be relevant to brand licensing operations.
Contract Law (Common Law): Common law principles governing contract formation, consideration, terms and conditions, and termination provisions.
EU Trade Mark Regulations: European regulations relevant when the brand has EU protection or cross-border implications.
International Treaties: International agreements including the Paris Convention and Madrid Protocol governing international trademark registrations and protection.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may apply depending on the nature of products or services being licensed.
