Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Core legislation governing music copyright, covering musical works, lyrics, and sound recordings. Defines exclusive rights of copyright holders and duration of copyright protection.
Copyright (Rights in Performances) Regulations 1996: Legislation covering performers' rights, particularly relevant for live performances and recordings.
PRS Regulations: Regulations governing the Performing Right Society, relevant when music is to be performed publicly.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation applicable when the licence is being granted to consumers rather than businesses.
Common Law Principles: Legal principles covering contract formation, consideration, and breach of contract remedies under English law.
Post-Brexit EU-derived Copyright Legislation: Including The Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 1996 and The Duration of Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 1995.
International Copyright Treaties: Including the Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement, and WIPO Copyright Treaty that affect UK copyright law.
Rights and Terms Considerations: Essential contractual elements including licensed rights, territory coverage, duration, payment terms, warranties, indemnities, termination provisions, dispute resolution, and assignment rights.
