Patents Act 1977: Primary legislation governing patent rights and enforcement in the UK, essential for protecting manufacturing innovations and processes
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting brands and marks used in manufacturing and product identification
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Comprehensive IP legislation covering copyright and design rights relevant to manufacturing documentation and product designs
Trade Secrets (Enforcement) Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and manufacturing know-how
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for supply chain relationships
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, ensuring fairness in commercial agreements
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and ensures fair market practices in manufacturing and licensing agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for competition law and market regulation affecting manufacturing licenses
Consumer Protection Act 1987: Establishes product liability and consumer protection requirements for manufactured goods
General Product Safety Regulations 2005: Sets safety standards and requirements for products manufactured under license
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Establishes environmental obligations and standards for manufacturing operations
Environment Act 2021: Updated environmental legislation including new requirements for sustainable manufacturing practices
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Sets fundamental health and safety requirements for manufacturing operations
UK GDPR: Data protection requirements affecting the processing of personal data in manufacturing operations
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, including specific provisions for business data
Export Control Act 2002: Controls on the export of manufactured goods and technology
Export Control Order 2008: Detailed regulations on export controls affecting manufacturing licenses with international scope
