Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, designs, and patents. Essential for protecting creative works, designs, and inventions.
Trade Marks Act 1994: Main legislation governing trademark protection in the UK, covering registration, infringement, and enforcement of trademark rights.
Patents Act 1977: Core legislation for patent protection in the UK, detailing requirements for patentability, registration, and enforcement.
Registered Designs Act 1949: Legislation governing the protection of industrial designs in the UK through registration.
Trade Secrets (Enforcement, etc.) Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, implementing EU Directive 2016/943.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation governing contractual formalities and requirements for creating legally binding agreements.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation allowing third parties to enforce contractual terms in certain circumstances.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, relevant when IP involves personal data.
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Legislation governing the incorporation of EU law into UK law post-Brexit, affecting IP rights previously governed by EU regulations.
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across multiple jurisdictions.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for IP regulation in international trade.
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment.
Paris Convention: International treaty for the protection of industrial property, including patents and trademarks.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation governing anti-competitive practices, relevant when IP agreements could affect market competition.
