Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright in films, including provisions for rights ownership, duration of copyright, moral rights, and licensing/assignment mechanisms
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for distribution and sub-licensing arrangements
Trade Marks Act 1994: Legislation protecting trademarks that may be associated with the film, including merchandising rights and branding
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the licensing arrangement involves consumer-facing elements
EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit retained EU regulations affecting cross-border licensing and international rights management
Competition Law Framework: Competition Act 1998 and Enterprise Act 2002, governing territorial restrictions and exclusive licensing terms to prevent anti-competitive practices
Data Protection Framework: UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, relevant for handling personal data in licensing arrangements
BBFC Requirements: British Board of Film Classification guidelines and requirements for film rating and classification
Ofcom Broadcasting Code: Regulatory framework for broadcast content, relevant if licensing includes broadcasting rights
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental principles including offer, acceptance, consideration, intention to create legal relations, and certainty of terms
