Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright, design rights, and patents in the UK, essential for defining the intellectual property rights being licensed
Trade Marks Act 1994: Key legislation for trademark protection and licensing in the UK, including provisions for trademark registration and enforcement
Patents Act 1977: Fundamental legislation governing patent rights and their exploitation through licensing in the UK
Registered Designs Act 1949: Legislation covering the registration and protection of industrial designs, relevant for design-related licensing
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation dealing with false statements made during contract negotiation, affecting the validity of license agreements
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, including license agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key legislation for B2C licensing, ensuring fair terms and consumer protection in licensing agreements
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures license agreements don't restrict market competition
Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation: Provides safe harbor for certain IP licensing agreements from competition law restrictions
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation governing the processing of personal data, relevant for licenses involving data transfer
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, complementing UK GDPR provisions
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Regulatory framework for financial services, relevant for licensing in the financial sector
Value Added Tax Act 1994: Legislation governing VAT implications of license fees and royalty payments
International IP Treaties: Various international agreements protecting IP rights across borders, affecting international licensing
