Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Primary legislation governing copyright protection, moral rights, duration of rights, and assignment/licensing provisions in the UK

Performers' Protection Acts: Legislation covering performers' rights, recording rights, and performance rights

Intellectual Property Regulations 2006: Regulations governing the enforcement of intellectual property rights

Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Key contract law legislation affecting formalities of property-related contracts including IP assignments

EU Retained Law: Post-Brexit retained EU copyright directives and cross-border licensing implications

Collection Society Rules: Regulations from PRS for Music, MCPS, and international collection society agreements

Consumer Rights Act 2015: Consumer protection legislation relevant when dealing with individual songwriters rather than businesses

Rights Granted/Assigned: Specific section addressing the scope of rights being transferred or licensed in the agreement

Territory: Specification of geographical scope where rights can be exercised

Duration: Time period for which the agreement remains valid and rights are granted

Payment Terms: Financial terms including royalties, advances, and payment schedules

Warranties and Indemnities: Legal guarantees and protections provided by both parties

Credit Requirements: Specifications for how the songwriter should be credited in various uses

Moral Rights: Treatment of moral rights including attribution and integrity rights

Dispute Resolution: Procedures and jurisdiction for resolving any contractual disputes