Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, rights of copyright holders, duration of copyright protection, and moral rights
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation covering data protection requirements, including processing of personal data, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation governing consumer rights, statutory remedies, and unfair contract terms when licensing to consumers
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation covering unauthorized access provisions and software security considerations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights under the licence agreement
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulations covering electronic contracting and online agreement requirements
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive provisions and market abuse considerations
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers in B2C licensing scenarios from unfair trading practices
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles covering offer and acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Principles of Contractual Interpretation: Common law principles including contra proferentem rule and business efficacy
Contractual Remedies: Common law principles governing remedies for breach including damages, specific performance, and injunctive relief
