Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, copyright protection, and licensing of intellectual property. Essential for establishing the framework of rights that can be licensed.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation determining whether and how third parties may enforce terms of a contract. Critical for defining the scope of who can benefit from or enforce licence terms.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C licensing agreements, covering consumer protections, unfair terms, and quality rights in consumer contracts.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislative framework for personal data protection and processing. Crucial if the licensed product or service involves handling personal data.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices. Relevant for territorial restrictions and exclusive licensing terms.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, and termination rights under English law.
EU Retained Law: Body of European Union law retained in UK law post-Brexit, including regulations relevant to licensing and intellectual property.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules and compliance requirements that may affect the licensing agreement depending on the subject matter.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair trading practices, particularly relevant for B2C licensing agreements and associated marketing.
