Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, including provisions for original works, copyright ownership, moral rights, and duration of protection
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for any provisions affecting rights of parties not directly involved in the agreement
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation outlining employment rights and responsibilities, particularly relevant if the composer's status could be interpreted as employment rather than independent contracting
EU Retained Law - Copyright: Post-Brexit retained EU law affecting copyright protection and enforcement in the UK, including cross-border considerations
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across borders, establishing minimum standards for copyright protection and rights
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles governing contract formation, consideration, and remedies for breach of contract under English law
Work for Hire Definition: Legal framework defining ownership and rights in commissioned works, including clear scope of work and rights transfer
Moral Rights Provisions: Rights of the composer to be identified as author and object to derogatory treatment of the work, which may be waived but must be explicitly addressed
Payment and Delivery Terms: Contractual requirements specifying compensation structure, payment schedules, and delivery requirements for commissioned works
Warranties and Indemnities: Legal guarantees and protections regarding originality of work, non-infringement, and allocation of liability between parties
