Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, rights of copyright owners, duration of copyright protection, and permitted acts/limitations
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Regulates consumer contracts including quality standards, fitness for purpose, and consumer protection provisions (relevant for B2C software licensing)
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data processing, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers in software operations
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Covers unauthorized access provisions and security considerations in software usage and implementation
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental contract law principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Competition Law: Regulations concerning anti-competitive practices and territory restrictions in licensing agreements
General Intellectual Property Laws: Coverage of patents, trade secrets, and database rights related to software protection
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations for online software sales and information requirements in electronic commerce
Export Control Regulations: International trade restrictions and requirements for cross-border software licensing
International IP Treaties: Various international agreements governing cross-border intellectual property protection and enforcement
