Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection for musical works, lyrics, and sound recordings. Defines moral and economic rights, and duration of copyright protection.
Intellectual Property Act 2014: Updates and supplements the CDPA with additional intellectual property protection measures relevant to music licensing.
Performing Rights Regulations 1996: Specific regulations governing the licensing of public performances of musical works in the UK.
Broadcasting Act 1990/1996: Legislation relevant to broadcasting rights and licensing of music for broadcast purposes.
Berne Convention: International treaty establishing standards for copyright protection across member countries, including protection of musical works.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection in the digital age, including digital rights management.
Rome Convention: International treaty protecting rights of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition in UK markets, relevant for music licensing terms and conditions.
Enterprise Act 2002: Additional competition law framework affecting business practices in music licensing.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Regulates unfair terms in contracts, ensuring fairness in music licensing agreements.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and may be relevant if licensing involves consumer-facing elements.
UK GDPR: Data protection regulation affecting how personal data is handled in music licensing agreements.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR in music licensing contexts.
