Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary legislation governing trademark registration, protection, and enforcement. Defines licensable rights, restrictions, and quality control requirements for brand licensing.
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Legislation covering protection of copyrighted materials, artistic elements of brands, and defining usage rights and restrictions in brand licensing contexts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Governs consumer protection aspects when licensed products are sold to consumers, including quality standards and consumer protection obligations.
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive practices, territorial restrictions, and pricing restrictions in licensing agreements.
Common Law Principles: Fundamental contract law principles, passing off protection, and remedies for breach of contract under English and Welsh legal system.
EU Retained Law: Relevant retained EU trademark regulations and competition law principles that continue to apply in UK law post-Brexit.
International Treaties: Important international agreements including the Paris Convention and Madrid Protocol for international trademark protection and licensing.
ASA Regulations: Advertising Standards Authority rules governing brand representation and advertising compliance.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulatory requirements that may affect brand licensing in particular industries.
Data Protection Laws: GDPR and UK GDPR requirements for handling personal data in the context of brand licensing operations.
