Contract Law Fundamentals: Key legislation including Contract Law Act 1999, common law principles of contract formation, and the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999
Intellectual Property Protection: Trade Marks Act 1994, Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, common law passing off, and trade secrets/confidential information principles
Consumer Protection Legislation: Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008, particularly relevant if the collaboration affects consumer-facing products
Advertising and Marketing Regulations: UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing (CAP Code), The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008, Competition Act 1998
Data Protection Requirements: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 for handling any personal data involved in the collaboration
Competition Law: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002 to ensure compliance with anti-competitive practices regulations
E-Commerce Regulations: Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, applicable for online activities and digital aspects of the collaboration
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations depending on the industry (e.g., food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals)
Employment Law: Employment law considerations for situations involving shared staff or contractors in the collaboration
Financial Regulations: Financial services and payment processing regulations if the collaboration involves financial transactions or services
