Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright protection, including provisions for musical works, sound recordings, film, licensing, assignment of rights, and moral rights considerations
Copyright (Musical Works) (Licensing of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014: Regulations specific to licensing musical works where copyright holders cannot be identified or located
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 1996: Retained EU legislation in UK law covering copyright and related rights protection
Copyright and Rights in Performances (Extended Collective Licensing) Regulations 2014: Regulations governing collective licensing schemes for copyright works and performances
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member states, ensuring minimum standards of protection
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
Rome Convention: International treaty protecting performers, producers of phonograms, and broadcasting organizations
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Legislation governing formal requirements for creation of legal interests in property, including intellectual property
Competition Act 1998: Legislation preventing anti-competitive practices that could affect licensing terms and conditions
Enterprise Act 2002: Framework for dealing with competition and consumer issues that may impact licensing agreements
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if licensing to consumers rather than businesses
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation regulating unfair terms in contracts, ensuring fairness in licensing agreements
