Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights in the UK. Defines copyrightable works, establishes moral rights, and details permitted acts and exceptions.
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997: Specific legislation protecting databases and their contents, crucial when licensed content includes structured databases.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Framework legislation that determines how retained EU law relating to intellectual property rights applies in the UK post-Brexit.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation governing consumer contracts and rights, relevant if the licence agreement involves consumer parties rather than purely business-to-business relationships.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Data protection legislation that must be considered if the licensed content contains or processes personal data.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, and remedies for breach of contract under English law.
Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law in the UK, ensuring licence terms don't create anti-competitive effects.
Enterprise Act 2002: Supplementary competition legislation that may affect certain licensing arrangements and market positions.
International IP Treaties: Including the Berne Convention and TRIPS Agreement, relevant for international content licensing and protection.
E-Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing online commerce, applicable when content licensing involves digital distribution or online access.
