Competition Act 1998: Primary UK legislation governing competition law, crucial for provisions regarding pricing restrictions, territory allocation, and exclusivity arrangements in distribution agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation affecting consumer rights and protections that resellers must comply with when selling to end consumers
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Fundamental legislation governing the sale of goods between businesses, including quality standards and transfer of title
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing contracts that involve both goods and services, relevant for distributors providing additional services
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses in commercial contracts
Commercial Agents Regulations 1993: Regulations protecting commercial agents, which may be relevant if the distribution arrangement has agency elements
Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order: Post-Brexit regulation providing exemptions for certain vertical agreements from competition law restrictions
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Data protection legislation relevant for handling customer data and information sharing between distributor and supplier
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks, crucial for brand protection in distribution agreements
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in marketing materials, software, and other copyrighted materials used in distribution
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Provides for interest on late payments in commercial transactions between businesses
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair trading practices, relevant when resellers sell to end consumers
Bills of Exchange Act 1882: Governs payment instruments and terms in commercial transactions
Export Control Regulations: Various regulations controlling the export of goods, relevant for international distribution arrangements
