Trade Marks Act 1994: Primary UK legislation governing trademark registration, licensing, protection and use. Key focus on sections related to registered users and maintaining trademark validity.
The Trade Marks Regulations 2018: Secondary legislation providing updated requirements for trademark registration, use, and procedural aspects of trademark management in the UK.
Competition Act 1998: Ensures the trademark agreement complies with competition law and doesn't contain anti-competitive provisions.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Relevant when trademark usage involves consumer-facing activities, ensuring consumer protection compliance.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Governs the processing of personal data that may be involved in trademark usage and administration.
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Applicable when the trademark is used in online commerce contexts.
EU Trade Mark Regulation: Post-Brexit considerations for EU-wide trademark implications and protection.
Paris Convention for Protection of Industrial Property: International treaty establishing core principles for industrial property protection, including trademarks.
Madrid Protocol: International treaty system for trademark registration across multiple jurisdictions.
Common Law Principles: Encompasses contract law, tort law (particularly passing off), and principles of equity relevant to trademark agreements.
