Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright. Key sections include: exclusive licences (Section 92), requirements for writing and signature (Section 91), moral rights provisions, duration of copyright protection, and definition of copyright works.
The Copyright (Computer Programs) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations governing copyright in computer programs and software, implementing EU Directive 91/250/EEC.
The Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: Regulations governing copyright exceptions for research, education, libraries and archives purposes.
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity.
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit incorporation of relevant EU copyright directives and database rights into UK law.
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, establishing minimum standards of copyright protection.
TRIPS Agreement: World Trade Organization agreement setting global standards for intellectual property protection, including copyright.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment, particularly concerning computer programs and databases.
