Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, including provisions for musical works, sound recordings, licensing, moral rights, duration of copyright protection, and requirements for assignment and licensing
Copyright and Rights in Performances Regulations 2014: UK regulations specifically addressing personal copying and performance rights, relevant for synchronization licensing
Berne Convention: International treaty governing the protection of literary and artistic works, including musical compositions, across member states
Rome Convention: International convention specifically protecting the rights of performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment, particularly relevant for modern synchronization uses
EU Retained Law: Relevant European Union copyright and intellectual property laws that have been retained in UK law post-Brexit
PRS-MCPS Guidelines: Rules and regulations from the Performing Right Society and Mechanical-Copyright Protection Society, key UK music licensing bodies
PPL Requirements: Phonographic Performance Limited requirements specifically relating to the use of sound recordings in synchronization
Musicians' Union Guidelines: Standard terms and guidelines from the Musicians' Union affecting performers' rights and compensation in synchronization deals
Competition Law: UK competition law considerations affecting licensing terms and market practices in music synchronization
