Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles of contract law from English common law, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract in certain circumstances
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Primary consumer protection legislation for B2C contracts, covering quality standards, unfair terms, and consumer remedies
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Legislation governing contracts for the sale of goods, including implied terms about quality and fitness for purpose
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights including copyright, design rights, and patents
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Patents Act 1977: Comprehensive legislation covering patent rights, registration, and enforcement
Intellectual Property (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2006: Regulations providing additional measures for the enforcement of intellectual property rights
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation incorporating EU GDPR principles into UK law
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, marketing, and use of cookies
Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation prohibiting anti-competitive behavior and abuse of dominant market position
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation covering market investigations and merger control
Consumer Product Safety Regulations: Various regulations ensuring products meet safety standards and requirements
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Export Control Act 2002: Controls on the export of goods, technology, and technical assistance
Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations: Framework for resolving disputes outside of court proceedings
EU Retained Law: Relevant EU legislation retained in UK law post-Brexit affecting product licensing
Sanctions Regulations: Various regulations implementing international sanctions that may affect licensing agreements
