Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, rights of copyright holders, and duration of copyright protection
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Covers consumer protection provisions, quality standards, and unfair terms in B2C contracts
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates personal data processing, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Addresses unauthorized access provisions and security requirements for software
Sale of Goods Act 1979: While not directly applicable to software licensing, relevant for any tangible elements of the agreement
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Applicable when the licence is granted electronically
Competition Law: Governs restrictions on anti-competitive practices and territory restrictions in licensing
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and capacity
IP Licensing Principles: Common law principles governing intellectual property licensing and transfer of rights
