Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Core legislation governing intellectual property rights, including provisions for licensing of copyright works and moral rights considerations
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing trademark protection and licensing, including usage rights and restrictions for trademarked properties
Patents Act 1977: Primary legislation for patent protection and exploitation, relevant when patents are included in the licence agreement
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data processing and protection, including data protection obligations and compliance requirements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights and regulating unfair contract terms, particularly relevant if end users could be consumers
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition and regulating anti-competitive practices in business agreements
Enterprise Act 2002: Complementary legislation to Competition Act, dealing with market regulation and business practices
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing warranties, representations, and statements made during contract formation
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic commerce and online business transactions
Export Control Order 2008: Legislation controlling international technology transfer and licensing across borders
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations that may apply depending on the subject matter (e.g., financial services, healthcare, telecommunications)
