Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK, essential for software and IP licensing. Covers rights transfer mechanisms and licensing provisions.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Although primarily focused on physical goods, this Act may have relevant applications to digital products, particularly regarding quality standards and fitness for purpose.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Complements the Sale of Goods Act with specific provisions for services, potentially applicable to digital products and associated services.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Critical legislation for B2C transactions, providing framework for consumer protection and regulation of unfair terms in contracts.
Data Protection Act 2018: Key legislation governing data protection in the UK, including requirements for handling personal data and ensuring compliance with UK GDPR.
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing GDPR principles in UK law, crucial for any license agreement involving personal data processing.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures license terms comply with competition law and don't create anti-competitive effects in the market.
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplements competition law framework and provides additional consumer protection measures.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce aspects, particularly relevant if the license is distributed or sold electronically.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers against unfair trading practices and misleading marketing in B2C transactions.
