Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary UK legislation governing copyright, including provisions for musical works, sound recordings, mechanical reproduction rights, and duration of copyright protection
Copyright (Musical Works) (Licensing of Copies of Sound Recordings) Regulations 2016: Specific UK regulations governing the licensing of musical works for sound recordings, including mechanical licensing provisions
Berne Convention: International treaty for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, establishing minimum standards for copyright protection across signatory countries
Rome Convention: International convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations, establishing rights for performers and recording producers
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection for the digital age, including provisions for computer programs and databases
TRIPS Agreement: Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights agreement, setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries
Copyright and Related Rights Regulations 2003: UK regulations implementing various EU Directives on copyright and related rights, still relevant post-Brexit
Consumer Rights Act 2015: UK legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if the mechanical license involves end-user considerations
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: UK legislation governing third party rights in contracts, relevant for mechanical licensing arrangements involving multiple parties
European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Post-Brexit legislation determining how EU law applies in UK context, including implications for copyright and licensing
PRS for Music/MCPS Regulations: Industry-specific regulations and guidelines from the UK's primary music licensing bodies for mechanical reproduction rights
UK Competition Law: Legal framework ensuring fair competition, relevant for licensing terms and conditions
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations applicable if the mechanical license involves processing of personal data
