Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988

Type Public General Act
Publication 1988-11-15
Last updated 2025-04-06
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
Reform history JSON API

[^key-160f494354beac028da764765e8f76ee]: Words in s. 107(4A)(a) substituted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 17(2)(b) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-17566512cca8b57cb122789fbe81fde6]: S. 73 repealed (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 34(1)(a), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(n)

[^key-178e1e5212d15d272f6fd880bad56a11]: Words in s. 206(1) inserted (1.12.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 22(5)(c), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-17f77628c70e2406ce6be349c7cc9260]: Word in s. 220(2) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(4)(b), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-18570f5b27df1c8e465cdf809a36c17a]: Words in s. 29(1) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 3(1)(a)

[^key-18be2d39cb676e824177cbad2e703afc]: Words in s. 179 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 6(a)

[^key-18d6a1712aaf68122b7b0cce2a660d79]: S. 304(2)(b) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(4), 5(3)

[^key-1a4ab4b7f53fcc3062a7f5f38e738327]: Sch. 2 para. 6B(2) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 8(b)

[^key-1b2feb039f6aadd25efa52ab7f9e3d1b]: Word in s. 13A(2)(c) substituted (1.11.2013) by The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1782), regs. 1, 6(b) (with regs. 11-27)

[^key-1d18ed4eaf1d2a26ee8885d7a971efdb]: S. 191(2)(c) and word inserted (1.11.2013) by The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1782), regs. 1, 8(b) (with regs. 11-27)

[^key-1d1df1cd63120f40f425f8d3f4ba12e1]: Words in s. 179 inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(b)

[^key-1d868e2cffd650e8cfe1494bfe28a658]: Words in s. 204A(2)(bb) substituted (6.4.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(4) (with ss. 235, 243, 252); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(12)

[^key-1d9a924b99ef431d19de96f0d2e63e6d]: S. 31F(7) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 8(5)

[^key-1e3dd2bf70c19439acf0819eac3c2c12]: Words in s. 144(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 57(2)(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-1e61db496cc150bd1b2719fd68fc9f4f]: Words in s. 27(6) inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 2(b)

[^key-1eaf00caad94fd8021cfd90460f7ea70]: Words in s. 179 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 20(b) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-1f8a7404dcfbe93f27828ec8a5708381]: Words in s. 108(6) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 95 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-20708abd24a43f80379900d7d7feb23b]: Word in s. 144A(1) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 13 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-2092c749c9e7f835b430119fe9a207c9]: Words in s. 301 cross-heading substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(2)(b), 5(3)

[^key-219b8e73e811327e002c76f5a0a2774f]: S. 172A(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 18 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-21a7a790a79bde51d97e010e4cc8e963]: Words in s. 116(2) renumbered as s. 116(2)(a) (10.4.2016) by The Collective Management of Copyright (EU Directive) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/221), regs. 1, 44(a)

[^key-21e824aa605b362970700cfa6ad66ed0]: S. 220(4) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(4)(d), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-223293af12ddb53f70c50354a04caa90]: Words in s. 48(6) inserted (1.10.2023) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 15 para. 5; S.I. 2023/1035, reg. 2(c)

[^key-2261d32d3aa894a673b378a2555cdf0a]: S. 31B(10) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 5(8)

[^key-22ab44921e41ba78a1f45c4772eb9d4f]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3E(3) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 16(3)

[^key-22bfe63895fea9b446914f7584f321e1]: Words in s. 144(3) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 57(3) (with art. 3)

[^key-24b618193c9d5b671fdb9888686fde41]: Word in s. 18(3)(a) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 3(3)(a)

[^key-24fd3e83b8e1fecaa8af4496d61210de]: Words in s. 220(1)(a) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(4)(a), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-252ea2e556bbddc62d7b7e54e7a00833]: Words in s. 251(4) renumbered as s. 251(4)(a) (6.4.2015) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(8)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2015/165, art. 3

[^key-253a97b1f356dad5ad2bb6a5fcf9b541]: Pt. 1 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 4 (with art. 13)

[^key-25f7e9499c45db7b38276eac6f0708e2]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3B(8) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 13(7)(a)

[^key-275ea13d74d7a29e5d0a205b8e3bf195]: Words in s. 14(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 7 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-27e110d9720754589c9716f71bbed03a]: Words in s. 212 inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 5

[^key-27f01bc0be68e98b95bf7f1f91b1a464]: Words in s. 179 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 6(b)

[^key-27ff6aad40d652ff871ec002125f6936]: S. 53(4) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 5(6), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-2a0c55c19aa6269b975e86d9a6a82968]: Words in s. 198A(3) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 50(3); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i) (with art. 8)

[^key-2a63d71450f16faf64de8300f23d9e62]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3A(1)(a) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 12(2)(a)

[^key-2a6a34cc6c3299d7ea582f0420f97655]: Words in s. 197(5) inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 7(a)

[^key-2a702d2a896f3896f153b29733558f24]: S. 36 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 4(3)

[^key-2ae764e096c7e9bc17f6a575c6d5208b]: Sch. 6 para. 7(3) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(11)(c), 5(3)

[^key-2b49fd773ec6cdcc7630436aad3e385d]: Pt. 1 restricted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 3 (with art. 13)

[^key-2be26f7b2ac8e01f41d4150309b87438]: S. 212A and cross-heading inserted (1.12.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 22(9), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-2f0005b51f71d1a07258da986ca9ccac]: S. 28B inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Personal Copies for Private Use) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2361), regs. 1(1), 3(1) (with reg. 5) (but note that the amending S.I. was quashed with prospective effect by the High Court in the case of R (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and others) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills [2015] EWHC 2041 (Admin), 17 July 2015)

[^key-2f3fe66182f3b50fbdc75898e2351eaa]: Words in s. 191(4) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 21 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3020e7f45d373ace56a3133c5b973dbb]: S. 217(4) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(2), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-30458068beb6f5640be4f12daa5d3237]: Sch. 2 para. 1B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Personal Copies for Private Use) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2361), regs. 1(1), 3(3) (with reg. 5) (but note that the amending S.I. was quashed with prospective effect by the High Court in the case of R (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and others) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills [2015] EWHC 2041 (Admin), 17 July 2015)

[^key-33dc5e4c199ec037b868a97dbfd3c7ab]: Sch. 2 para. 3A(3) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 12(4)

[^key-34c8c7f0e6a541c2b880a9d884cca26e]: Pt. 1 extended in part (with modifications) (6.4.2013) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/536), arts. 1(1), 2, 4, 5, Sch. (with art. 8) (as amended (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/216, art. 2) (which S.I. and amending S.I. were revoked (6.4.2017) by S.I. 2016/1219, art. 1(3))

[^key-351aa831eb2b1f8525035fab3235644e]: Sch. 2 para. 2A and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 5(2)

[^key-352ca484a02996329aefec91abfb3ea8]: Word in s. 31A(2)(b) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 4(3)(b)

[^key-3696c375cc65a564a371f4e2bd74d1d7]: Words in s. 114(6)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/269), reg. 1(1), Sch. 5 para. 2; 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-37b032c220068d7e397856d3dabba63e]: Words in s. 12(8) inserted (1.11.2013) by The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1782), regs. 1, 5 (with regs. 11-27)

[^key-37e16ed993e91543828a2c6e98864cef]: Sch. 2 paras. 6, 6ZA and cross-headings substituted (1.6.2014) for Sch. 2 para. 6 and cross-heading by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 4(5)

[^key-381bccaf8314ab1377d9b92149e3204a]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 6B(1) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 8(a)

[^key-387b2b5d8aa5869bfafb5903b16441f3]: Pt. 2 extended (26.6.2021) by S.I. 2016/1219, art. 12A (as inserted by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) (Amendment) Order 2021 (S.I. 2021/636), arts. 1, 2(3)) (as amended (15.12.2024) by S.I. 2024/1124, arts. 1(2), 6, 7)

[^key-389b717174a7787a99e607cd44450b19]: Words in s. 213(4) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 1(3)(b), 24(1) (with s. 1(4)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-38b53f81725ace4c760f4e460c4cc570]: Word in s. 31F(2) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 8(2)

[^key-38be88ff2cfa38f38687698d54dbcd4d]: Words in s. 48(6) substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 4 para. 26; S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-3967294c9502af0f26896c62eae19544]: Word in s. 30 heading inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 3(2)

[^key-39a72da56a39be312cbed9a5b0589efe]: S. 31A(2)(c) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 4(3)(c)

[^key-39ffffc9975bce40c343d22bafda897e]: S. 74 repealed (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 8 Table

[^key-3a430d609a01b66746925fac4cf2cb84]: Sch. 6 para. 2: power to amend conferred (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), s. 5(3), Sch. 2 para. 5(2)(a)

[^key-3a45915c0eb3a9d22dfc5d08e4150bfc]: Words in s. 31BA heading substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 6(2)

[^key-3aa609ec9b10d2a2ca3d69a9ecb8e638]: Words in s. 179 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 20(a) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3b80be1e4a743c888bbeb8bc3d4eea17]: S. 30(4) inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 3(6)

[^key-3ba811ba32e69fc4761de1c4f7b6c377]: Words in s. 12(6) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 4 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-3f1c962fafabff0d617050ed0e6ef1db]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 5(2)(a) omitted (6.4.2017) by virtue of The Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1210), regs. 1, 2(2)(a)

[^key-3f307318ffddb5f4498fd0775467948e]: S. 31A cross-heading substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), regs. 1(1), 2(2)

[^key-3f5aa9e3edc522b990d21a67279c175a]: Sch. 6 para. 6 and crossheading substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(10), 5(3)

[^key-3f7d91f471f89cafb8f399748b9eac7e]: Sch. 2 para. 3C(4) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 14(4)

[^key-3f85d3fc2b787cda95fef56a911544ed]: Words in s. 179 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 3(a)

[^key-3f888d9a80139afa0c83721ed56e4dc0]: S. 30A inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 5(1)

[^key-3f9ea6e4d80aadcbf35aa3fe43a2ab42]: S. 107A(2) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 49(2); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i) (with art. 8)

[^key-400f70ca4851268a72d8a7b26104434f]: Words in s. 111(3B) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 9

[^key-4071d7097a5299307190d9125bb3b301]: S. 170 renumbered as s. 170(1) (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 76(2), 103(1)

[^key-40815a3b8f2c27d60ed0c4d574dd4116]: S. 149(fa) inserted (29.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Certain Permitted Uses of Orphan Works) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2861), regs. 1, 3(3)

[^key-409d3f764b1a3c0c43cfdb5faaa2ad18]: Pt. 1 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 5, Sch. Pt. 1 (with art. 13)

[^key-40db4a56ad506bee40ececc5b7a28285]: S. 198A(2) omitted (1.10.2015) by virtue of Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 50(2); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i) (with art. 8)

[^key-41c3297c50243babfe5a43caf56f027e]: Words in s. 30(1) inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 3(3)

[^key-420758cae51e63e8654e5ab1554fc1fc]: S. 134(3A) repealed (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 34(2)(a)(i), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(n)

[^key-420877e4ea786219767a57e4c1f653ff]: Words in s. 301 heading substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(2)(a), 5(3)

[^key-42fb66d10afc92a04b9127d932b2365d]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 7(1) substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(11)(a)(i), 5(3)

[^key-4316899c7c287ddc82111f132352b2fb]: Words in Sch. 5A Pt. 1 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 7(2)(b)

[^key-4337d6bb0b5be9a5f96a41d7740fa030]: Words in s. 198(5A)(a) substituted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 17(3)(b) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-445880806431272ae3db554d80380f9a]: Sch. 1 para. 6(1A) inserted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1210), regs. 1, 2(3)

[^key-453a95f8b6d84abac60b1e35667d28da]: Words in s. 156(1)(b) substituted (1.12.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 22(3)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-463f9b6e857569a62987732b94b35509]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 16(1) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 6

[^key-4685a5e7afd3b7abf033828d5174bf5b]: Sch. 2A para. 1(5) inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), s. 103(1), Sch. 22 para. 4

[^key-46e6dc4ba91d50e7c005af651b9da2b6]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3E(4) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 16(4)

[^key-4978b23dfe6176fbfe4deb93dfba558c]: Pt. 2 extended in part (with modifications) (6.4.2013) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/536), arts. 1(1), 6, 7, Sch. (with art. 8) (as amended (6.4.2015) by S.I. 2015/216, art. 2) (which S.I. and amending S.I. were revoked (6.4.2017) by S.I. 2016/1219, art. 1(3))

[^key-49a8e1a1440282ac2a24cb91f90be6ee]: Pt. 1 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2012) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2012 (S.I. 2012/799), arts. 1(1), arts. 2-5, Schs. (with art. 8) (which S.I. was revoked (6.4.2013) by S.I. 2013/536), art. 1(3))

[^key-49d0940df17eaac3416cfad9e523f727]: Words in s. 31A(1)(a) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(a)

[^key-49f87aa432e7ac74ce6684f7d91fc191]: Words in s. 31B(9) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 5(7)(b)

[^key-4b1524e70f03586081aa03b5715262d9]: S. 143(1)(d) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 2(a)

[^key-4cb3eb1aa47776f40301c697bd8bddb6]: Words in s. 296ZE(9) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 10(3)

[^key-4d0f985765592e965ed8e2667c6c589c]: Words in s. 107(4)(a) substituted (12.3.2015) by The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Fines on Summary Conviction) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/664), reg. 1(1), Sch. 4 para. 17(2)(a) (with reg. 5(1))

[^key-4dadef13c0ab1b41e10043d9aeb1f85e]: Words in s. 144(1) substituted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 57(2)(a) (with art. 3)

[^key-4db74f01e5dcc949b36c919967e09dc4]: Words in s. 6A(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 3(b) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-4dcb2583269b4323db53c700363c6863]: Words in s. 155(1)(a) inserted (1.12.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 22(2)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-4f6cff2d140dc70503f6dc1a069964dc]: Words in s. 155(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 15 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-50299b6b0a702918ab9741c1c155df9d]: Words in Sch. 5A Pt. 1 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 7(2)(c)

[^key-50dc9d0e34fb203bff4e400d1712f53d]: S. 228(5)(5A) substituted for s. 228(5) (31.12.2023) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1287), regs. 1(b), 4(4)

[^key-51bb49c485ada0cb21becd8c49e5d55f]: Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 8 (with art. 13)

[^key-5269fe3c4013287e82d7a818e09cf044]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 16(1) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 9

[^key-52ded3fa73c9ba424066677bc167b3ac]: Pt. 2 restricted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 9, 11, Sch. (with art. 13) (as amended (15.12.2024) by S.I. 2024/193, arts. 1(2), 6(1)(3)(4) and S.I. 2024/1124, arts. 1(2), 4, 5, 7)

[^key-532e1737b1c459429b996d12db92defb]: Ss. 41-43A substituted (1.6.2014) for ss. 41-43 by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 5(2)

[^key-533304392d9640a2732d085bf957f374]: Words in s. 199(6) substituted (1.12.2020) by Sentencing Act 2020 (c. 17), s. 416(1), Sch. 24 para. 96 (with Sch. 24 para. 447, Sch. 27); S.I. 2020/1236, reg. 2

[^key-5335d68dd4891c7fba9be8573756fc86]: Words in Sch. 5A Pt. 1 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372) , reg. 1 , Sch. para. 10(2)(b)

[^key-547874394ee4ef9b573df7977bf64aad]: Words in s. 31BA(2) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 6(3)

[^key-55af5534d52684ca67f6a98297c80d8d]: S. 182B(3A) inserted (31.1.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/265), regs. 1, 4(4)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-568eab5f2bd476345a2d0bf3d7db398c]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 3(a) substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(9), 5(3)

[^key-56de7d8a62c860cd65b67d21a02b0403]: S. 206(4)(za) inserted (20.3.2024) by Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Act 2024 (c. 6), ss. 5(3), 7(2)(c) (with s. 5(7))

[^key-57e5fef60d7912e46cd9868f93461894]: Ss. 37-40 repealed (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 14 Table

[^key-57f9c854ad6df704cb89aa5704df5e39]: Words in s. 31B(9) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 5(7)(a)

[^key-58095c13d96ea2d8d458ca822d3f9fcb]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3E(7) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 16(5)

[^key-59300f946ca6d716cffe7e053f8e9a31]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3C(2) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 14(3)

[^key-5a316147be813c334dadc3d628df50bf]: Definition in Sch. 6 para. 1(1) inserted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(7)(a), 5(3)

[^key-5ad719f6526928c636c6a2292ad7763b]: S. 215(2) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(1)(b), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-5aeb3757bddf2e21fa5a87ba420e65f9]: Words in s. 156(1)(a) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 16 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-5c6108e054c1a06b4c39e36eb7ea173a]: Words in s. 297C(2)(bb) substituted (6.4.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(6) (with ss. 235, 243, 252); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(12)

[^key-5d04dc6b008ad8722bf80842eeed6d5d]: Pt. 1 restricted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 2 (with art. 13)

[^key-5d149b93fbfdb2c4abfbe36519f7f08a]: Word in Sch. 2A para. 17(1) inserted (1.4.2014) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Competition) (Consequential, Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2014 (S.I. 2014/892), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 59(a)(ii) (with art. 3)

[^key-5d5d2be674d292afb2b77db978b37e94]: Sch. 5A Pt. 2 entry omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 7(3)(b)

[^key-5d695bb441981319d17422aff700c327]: Words in s. 48(6) omitted (1.4.2013) by virtue of Health and Social Care Act 2012 (c. 7), s. 306(4), Sch. 5 para. 44(b); S.I. 2013/160, art. 2(2) (with arts. 7-9)

[^key-5da16f23f99e1318915bf18b19ca1c2a]: S. 47(2)-(3A) substituted for s. 47(2)(3) (1.6.2014) by The Copyright (Public Administration) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1385), regs. 1, 2(1)

[^key-5eae53b02c2cd5ebbee3dc683a1a7946]: Sch. 2 para. 3B(11) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 13(9)

[^key-5f8ee1f1d6a6cdf6a031785f362f05db]: Pt. 1 restricted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 6 (with art. 13)

[^key-5f96eb433c2b1353a943e1ccf5ab9e7c]: Words in s. 219(2) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(d), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-5fa582940af8d7bee6a833bf7d5eeb73]: S. 32 substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 4(1)

[^key-5fe5e5f3bd2aa59d9ea00af684fd440d]: Words in s. 51(3) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 1(2), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-5ff2bca55d74bd3ea7d4bb7db9402c1b]: Sch. 2 para. 2(1B) inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 4(4)

[^key-6056fbe94f4f07a16ed63ce18f82565d]: Ss. 244A, 244B and cross-heading inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 4, 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-612a41b59f17bc20ab18e51b49da7add]: Words in s. 156(1)(a) inserted (1.12.2016 for specified purposes, 6.4.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 22(3)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-616a14ea3d136828378fad5c1e2d9199]: S. 27(5)(a)(b) substituted for words in s. 27(5) (31.12.2023) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1287), regs. 1(b), 4(2)(a)

[^key-62d290bc80d93c4db6ebb2482d4d0e14]: S. 143(1)(a) omitted (1.6.2014) by virtue of The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), reg. 1, Sch. para. 5(a)

[^key-638f29014cd2183933765a5739ed31ad]: Words in s. 192A(1) inserted (1.11.2013) by The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1782), regs. 1, 10 (with regs. 11-27)

[^key-63d0c8d154ecab32f05a857062c92249]: Words in s. 213(5)(a) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(a), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-63f15b5a204f85573d394ec40c252423]: Sch. ZA1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 23 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-640ff1f2b8730d5f4f7aa06851c5d581]: Words in s. 27(6) inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Personal Copies for Private Use) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2361), regs. 1(1), 4(1) (with reg. 5) (but note that the amending S.I. was quashed with prospective effect by the High Court in the case of R (British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors and others) v Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills [2015] EWHC 2041 (Admin), 17 July 2015)

[^key-647502c2e0efa07484e3361398d907ad]: Words in s. 262 inserted (1.10.2017) by Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14), ss. 5(4), 8; S.I. 2017/771, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-64acc479d77ff518b5f01b1a984fbe88]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3A(2)(b) omitted (11.10.2018) by virtue of The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 12(3)(b)

[^key-64e62581c74d6578a97b7bbee581da53]: Words in s. 218(2) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(3)(a), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-653cfff2ae56f6ec9ef55341fca49449]: Word in s. 217(3)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/638), reg. 1, Sch. 8 para. 11(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-68130652ab9751cdfce48d4fd0fa963b]: S. 76A omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 12 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-6911bbf415e2170fde97e386ef6d71f0]: S. 15A(4)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 8(a) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

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