Sale of Goods Act 1979: Primary legislation governing the sale of physical goods, applicable to physical software components and media
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Governs contracts for the supply of goods and services, relevant for software licensing and support services
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Protects consumer rights and applies if end-users could be consumers rather than businesses
Competition Act 1998: Regulates anti-competitive behavior and exclusive distribution arrangements in the UK market
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use and enforceability of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts
Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR: Regulates the processing and handling of personal data in the UK post-Brexit
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights including software copyright and licensing
Trade Marks Act 1994: Governs the use and protection of trademarks, including software branding and licensing
Computer Programs (Legal Protection) Regulations 1992: Specific regulations for the protection of computer programs and software
Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002: Regulates electronic commerce and online business transactions
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Provides legal framework for electronic communications and digital signatures
Export Control Act 2002: Controls the export of goods including software and technology
Trade Act 2021: Post-Brexit legislation governing international trade requirements and regulations
Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation: Provides exemptions for certain technology transfer agreements from competition law restrictions
Vertical Agreements Block Exemption Order: Exempts certain vertical agreements from competition law restrictions, relevant for distribution agreements
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Protects consumers from unfair commercial practices and misleading marketing
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013: Regulates distance selling and off-premises contracts with consumers
Money Laundering Regulations 2017: Governs financial transactions and anti-money laundering requirements in business relationships
