Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, including provisions for musical works, performance rights, moral rights, copyright duration, and licensing frameworks
The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Extended Collective Licensing) Regulations 2014: Regulations governing collective licensing schemes for copyright works, including musical compositions and recordings
The Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Legislation covering enforcement of intellectual property rights, including remedies for copyright infringement
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when licensing music to consumers, covering fair terms, transparency, and consumer protection measures
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing the processing of personal data, relevant if the music library service involves user data collection
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations covering online business operations, relevant for digital music library services
PRS for Music Regulations: Rules and requirements set by the Performing Right Society for music licensing and royalty collection
PPL Regulations: Requirements set by Phonographic Performance Limited for licensing recorded music
MCPS Rules: Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society regulations governing mechanical reproduction of music
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states
Rome Convention: International convention protecting rights of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in member countries
