Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, including specific provisions for computer programs, rights of copyright holders, duration of protection, and moral rights
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for consumer protection, covering fairness of terms, quality standards and fitness for purpose when software is licensed to consumers
Copyright and Rights in Databases Regulations 1997: Specific regulations governing the protection of databases, relevant if the software includes database components
Computer Programs Regulations 1999: Regulations specifically dealing with restrictions on patent grants for computer programs
EU Retained Law - Software Directive: Retained EU law (Directive 2009/24/EC) providing specific protection for computer programs post-Brexit
EU Retained Law - Database Directive: Retained EU law (Directive 96/9/EC) covering database rights and protection post-Brexit
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across multiple jurisdictions
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's primary data protection legislation, including UK GDPR provisions, relevant if software processes personal data
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions, relevant for digitally granted software licenses
Competition Law: Legal framework ensuring license terms don't create unfair market restrictions or anti-competitive conditions
