Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in creative works, including moral rights, duration of copyright protection, and provisions for assignment and licensing of rights
Law of Contract: Common law principles governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion and limitation clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if one party is acting as a consumer rather than in a business capacity
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false statements made during contract negotiation that induce parties to enter into contracts
Partnership Act 1890: Legislation governing partnerships, relevant if the artistic collaboration creates a de facto partnership arrangement
Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing corporate entities, applicable if any parties are operating through limited companies
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting distinctive signs, relevant for branding and merchandising aspects of artistic collaboration
Employment Rights Act 1996: Employment law framework, relevant for determining employment status and rights of parties involved
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing of personal data and privacy rights
Civil Procedure Rules: Rules governing civil litigation in England and Wales, relevant for dispute resolution provisions
Tax and Financial Regulations: Various laws governing income tax, VAT, and National Insurance contributions applicable to artistic collaborations
