Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993: Primary legislation governing relationships between principals and commercial agents in the UK, including rights, duties, and compensation/indemnity upon termination
Competition Act 1998: Ensures fair competition and prevents anti-competitive practices in licensing agreements, particularly relevant for territory restrictions and exclusive arrangements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when licensed products or services may reach consumers, ensuring consumer protection compliance
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in creative works, crucial for defining licensed content and rights
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the protection and use of trademarks, essential for brand licensing arrangements
Patents Act 1977: Regulates patent rights and licensing of patented innovations
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains requirements for creation of valid contracts, particularly regarding formalities for certain types of agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, limiting ability to exclude or restrict liability
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Determines when third parties can enforce terms of a contract, relevant for sub-licensing arrangements
UK GDPR: Regulates processing and protection of personal data, crucial for data handling aspects of licensing arrangements
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation affecting commercial relationships and requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when licensing involves financial services or regulated activities
Partnership Act 1890: Provides framework for business relationships that might arise in agency arrangements
International Sale of Goods Acts: Governs international aspects of licensing agreements involving cross-border transactions
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit legislation maintaining certain EU rules in UK law, affecting various aspects of commercial relationships
