Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing intellectual property rights, including protection of artistic works, moral rights, joint authorship provisions, and the assignment and licensing of rights
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for collaborations involving multiple parties or potential beneficiaries
Partnership Act 1890: Foundational legislation that may apply if the artistic collaboration could be construed as a partnership arrangement
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Laws governing the processing and protection of personal data in the context of the collaboration
Common Law of Contract: Legal principles covering contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and intention to create legal relations
Intellectual Property Common Law: Additional IP protections including trademark rights, design rights, and the law of passing off
Competition Law: Legal framework governing restraint of trade and anti-competitive provisions that might affect collaboration terms
Tax Legislation: Various tax laws affecting income tax implications and VAT considerations for artistic collaboration
Dispute Resolution Framework: Legal mechanisms for resolving disputes, including court procedures and alternative dispute resolution options
Industry Standards: Relevant artistic industry standards, practices, and professional codes of conduct that influence contractual obligations
