Law of Property Act 1925: Key legislation governing property interests, crucial for distinguishing between licenses and leases, and determining property rights
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for license agreements involving multiple parties
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Fundamental legislation protecting consumer rights, applicable if the license agreement involves consumer relationships
Occupiers' Liability Acts 1957 and 1984: Establishes duty of care to lawful visitors and responsibilities for premises safety under a license agreement
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair trading practices, relevant if the license is consumer-facing
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates contracts between traders and consumers, including information requirements and cancellation rights
Street v Mountford [1985]: Landmark case law establishing key principles for distinguishing between licenses and leases
Fattal v Fattal [2010]: Important case law regarding the nature of licenses and their characteristics
Winter Garden Theatre v Millennium Productions [1948]: Key case law establishing principles regarding license revocation and reasonable notice requirements
UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018: Legislation governing the processing of personal data, relevant if the license agreement involves handling personal information
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting intellectual property rights, crucial if the license involves IP elements
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior, relevant for commercial licenses to ensure compliance with competition law
