Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing software protection as literary work, rights of copyright holders, and licensing provisions
Contracts Act 1999: Fundamental contract law covering formation, consideration, and terms and conditions in England and Wales
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation covering unfair terms, quality requirements, and consumer protections in B2C relationships
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing personal data processing, data protection obligations, and cross-border data transfers
Competition Law: Regulations concerning anti-competitive practices, territorial restrictions, and market dominance issues
Computer Misuse Act 1990: Legislation addressing unauthorized access and security provisions in software
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic provision of software and information requirements
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Rules covering distance selling provisions and cancellation rights in B2C contracts
Head Licence Compliance: Consideration of main licence terms, permitted scope of sublicensing, and termination provisions
Intellectual Property Rights: Comprehensive IP considerations including patents, database rights, and trade secrets protection
International Considerations: Cross-border usage implications, jurisdiction clauses, and governing law provisions
