Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, particularly copyright protection, design rights, and patent regulations in the UK
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation governing the registration and protection of trademarks in the UK
Patents Act 1977: Core legislation governing patent rights, registration, and enforcement in the UK
Trade Secrets Regulations 2018: Regulations protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded in contracts
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Key consumer protection legislation affecting B2C contracts, including digital content provisions
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation
UK GDPR: Post-Brexit data protection regulation implementing GDPR principles in UK law
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, working alongside UK GDPR
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations: Regulations governing electronic communications, including electronic marketing and cookies
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Regulations protecting consumers from unfair commercial practices
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulations governing distance selling and off-premises contracts with consumers
Electronic Commerce Regulations 2002: Regulations governing electronic transactions and online business operations
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Legislation providing legal framework for electronic signatures and electronic communications
Competition Act 1998: Primary legislation governing competition law and anti-competitive practices
Enterprise Act 2002: Legislation addressing market regulation and competition law enforcement
Export Control Act 2002: Legislation controlling the export of goods, technology and technical assistance
Export Control Order 2008: Detailed regulations implementing export control requirements and restrictions
