Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, including provisions for musical works, sound recordings, performers' rights, duration of protection, moral rights, and rules for assignment and licensing of rights
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of contracts, relevant for music licensing where multiple parties may have interests
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: Secondary legislation implementing EU Copyright Directive, addressing digital rights and copyright protection in the modern era
Copyright (Musical Works) (Extension of Copyright Duration) Regulations 2013: Regulations specifically dealing with the duration of copyright protection for musical works
Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016: Regulations governing how collecting societies operate and manage rights on behalf of rights holders
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles covering contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive practices and market behavior in the UK, relevant for exclusive licensing arrangements
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across multiple jurisdictions, establishing minimum standards of copyright protection
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
Rome Convention: International treaty protecting performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations
Collection Society Rules: Regulations and requirements set by performing rights societies like PRS and PPL for music licensing and royalty collection
Digital Licensing Requirements: Specific considerations and regulations for digital exploitation of music, including streaming and downloading
