Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Key legislation for hardware design protection, technical documentation rights, and protection of embedded software components
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Governs quality standards, fitness for purpose, and product descriptions in sales contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Covers consumer protection provisions, fairness of terms, and quality rights in B2C contracts
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Addresses quality of service provisions and requirements for reasonable care and skill
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts and limits ability to exclude or restrict liability
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Governs false or misleading statements made during contract formation
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulations concerning personal data processing and protection requirements
Export Control Order 2008: Controls export of strategic goods including dual-use technologies and international usage requirements
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Sets out product safety requirements, including British Standards and CE/UKCA marking compliance
Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002: Regulates anti-competitive practices and restrictive terms in commercial agreements
