Common Law of Contract: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, performance, and enforcement in England and Wales
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs when third parties can enforce terms of a contract they're not directly party to
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in software and related materials
Trade Marks Act 1994: Regulates the protection and use of trademarks, including software branding
Trade Secrets (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Protects confidential business information and trade secrets
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK
Data Protection Act 2018: Implements and supplements the UK GDPR, providing the UK's data protection framework
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR): Governs electronic communications, including marketing and cookies
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and regulates business-to-consumer contracts
Competition Act 1998: Prevents anti-competitive practices and abuse of dominant market positions
Enterprise Act 2002: Provides framework for competition law and consumer protection
Export Control Act 2002: Controls the export of strategic goods, including certain types of software
Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Regulates relationships between principals and commercial agents
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Governs electronic commerce and online business activities
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic signatures and communications
Bribery Act 2010: Prevents and punishes bribery and corruption in business dealings
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Governs VAT obligations and requirements in commercial transactions
