Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation protecting software as literary work, defining rights of copyright holders and licensing provisions. Essential for software transfers.
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Legislation governing personal data processing, data protection obligations and transfer of data processing responsibilities in software applications.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant if the software license transfer involves consumer transactions, including provisions on unfair contract terms.
Sale of Goods Act 1979: Covers transfer of title provisions, quality requirements, and fitness for purpose in sales of goods, applicable to software transfers.
Computer Programs Regulations 1991: Specific regulations governing software licensing in the UK, providing additional requirements for software license agreements.
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions, relevant when software license transfers are conducted electronically.
Competition Act 1998: Legislation addressing anti-competitive practices and restriction of trade, ensuring software license transfers don't violate competition law.
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles covering offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations in contract formation.
Intellectual Property Rights: General IP law principles covering patents, trade secrets, and confidentiality obligations related to software.
International Trade Laws: Regulations governing cross-border transfers, including import/export regulations and international IP treaties applicable to software licensing.
