Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary UK legislation governing trademarks, defining trademark rights, registration, and licensing. Implements EU Directive 89/104/EEC.
Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Legislation covering the enforcement of intellectual property rights, including provisions for remedies and infringement.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation relevant when licensed products are consumer-facing, covering quality requirements and consumer protection provisions.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures licensing terms comply with competition law, particularly regarding territorial restrictions and exclusivity clauses.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Relevant contract law legislation governing formal requirements for creating legal interests in property, including intellectual property.
Madrid Protocol: International treaty system for trademark registration across multiple jurisdictions, relevant if international trademark protection is involved.
Paris Convention: International treaty providing framework for intellectual property protection across member states.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries.
EU Trade Mark Regulations: Retained EU law in UK post-Brexit, affecting trademark rights and territories previously governed by EU regulations.
UK Common Law: Body of case law and precedents relating to contract formation and trademark licensing principles.
