Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, including musical works, sound recordings, performing rights, moral rights, duration of copyright, and licensing provisions
Copyright (Rights in Performances) Regulations 1996: Legislation specifically covering performers' rights and recording rights in musical performances
Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Regulations governing the enforcement of IP rights and remedies for infringement in the UK
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: Implementation of EU Copyright Directive, including digital rights management provisions
Competition Act 1998: Legislation ensuring fair competition in UK markets, relevant for licensing terms and territorial restrictions
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for competition law enforcement and market investigations that may affect licensing agreements
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Law governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling the use of unfair terms in contracts, particularly exclusion clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Law protecting consumer rights, applicable if licensing to consumers rather than businesses
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices
PRS for Music Regulations: Rules and requirements set by the Performing Right Society for music licensing in the UK
PPL Regulations: Requirements set by Phonographic Performance Limited for licensing recorded music
MCPS Guidelines: Guidelines from Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society for mechanical reproduction rights
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states
Rome Convention: International convention protecting performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement on trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights
