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-6b225df539423d748adfd28a56570da9]: Words in s. 215(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(1)(a), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-6b432ec9bb194338f0d7444f685ae2ea]: Words in s. 218(4) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(3)(c), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-6bb059782fb02e0b630e21b950cc6065]: Pt. 1: power to extend conferred (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 118(1), 119(7)(8)(a)

[^key-6bf33d21ca5fdf9a9631ea416fe67636]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 17(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. 59(a)(iii) (with art. 3)

[^key-6bfad9f976ec22665a188f0c20e4e5ae]: Word in s. 72(1)(b) omitted (15.6.2016) by virtue of The Copyright (Free Public Showing or Playing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/565), regs. 1, 3(b)

[^key-6cef5b28f06d1b4c3fe76563d6a4c533]: Word in s. 296ZF heading substituted (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(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-6e39802345d0752f343abda0b36c5922]: Definition in Sch. 6 para. 1(1) omitted (23.5.2016) by virtue of NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(7)(c), 5(3)

[^key-6fb86f09aeb4a5b210ef06e4dedf7580]: Word in s. 31F(8) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 8(6)

[^key-7126b114a9e14f7f1efa2ccf634dc0f8]: Word in s. 192A(1) deleted (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-7163cd91afb61df109fb65802ed3e3d0]: Words in s. 182B(3) substituted (31.1.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/265), regs. 1, 4(4)(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-71e21b5dfadb40241ae79c3506b9af40]: S. 53(3) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 5(5), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-72f3e23c8e46c258e41e238d0b425d82]: S. 52 omitted (28.7.2016) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 74(2), 103(3); S.I. 2016/593, arts. 2(1), 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-7403b53abd4dc7c28940aa78a419c4ee]: S. 79(4A) 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. 4(b)

[^key-7482696600326754ba855f256bc280b3]: Word in s. 220(1)(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(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-74c07657dec546c04ad04ae803953fd3]: 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)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-75d0a3f17575777640392064e9074f22]: Ss. 31B, 31BA, 31BB substituted (1.6.2014) for s. 31B by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), regs. 1(1), 2(4)

[^key-75f3589912caf198f5e55315aada8bcd]: S. 31BB(1)-(4) substituted for s. 31BB(1)-(3) (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 7

[^key-76a92d959397a6f3952a1c29cc44ce65]: Words in s. 191(2)(b) inserted (1.11.2013) by The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1782), regs. 1, 8(a) (with regs. 11-27)

[^key-76af93a447a4575d204dcc85bc6222e5]: Words in s. 220(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/638), reg. 1, Sch. 8 para. 11(b)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-792cfb0ee4d0e7eacd1e6a951704af0c]: Words in s. 6A 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(a) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-795dd34469abe0bde6b3e8e8c825ff6a]: S. 29A inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 3(2)

[^key-79da5e422001388f014d09b1e435038c]: Words in s. 297D(15) substituted (6.4.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(7) (with ss. 235, 243, 252); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(12)

[^key-7a5bef17308868f5c5d403f8b2f57d79]: Words in s. 204(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-7a94453ba62e90d533b0429b8fe954e3]: Pt. 3 modified by S.I. 1989/1100, arts. 3-9, Sch. (as amended (1.1.2024) by S.I. 2023/1285, regs. 1(2), 2(2))

[^key-7c2e416cbde42b63ed514d87f1992b7c]: Words in s. 40A(1A) substituted (30.6.2018 for E.W.S., 30.6.2021 for N.I.) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 31(4)(a), 118(6); S.I. 2018/690, reg. 2; S.I. 2021/680, reg. 2

[^key-7ccc73e5733c19a6e916c6cc05e7eb40]: Words in s. 197(5) 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. 7(c)

[^key-7d76fd7e7789fae82d96349c6b5f5f73]: S. 31F substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), regs. 1(1), 2(5) (with Sch. para. 9)

[^key-7de46edf8088c63c977039aef7c11b6a]: Words in s. 220(3) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(4)(c), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-7edace155bb52a5d4ed719980db60eeb]: 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)(e)

[^key-7f1affdd8d8e4271146e37c8899de8f8]: Words in s. 298(1)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 35(3) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, reg. 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7f79aac4d816bae4eaea93c8e880742e]: Sch. 1 para. 5(2)(c) inserted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1210), regs. 1, 2(2)(c)

[^key-80862a7a1d02961dafab6dac86afe30a]: S. 48(2)(3) substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright (Public Administration) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1385), regs. 1, 2(2)

[^key-825adc4ed3ba773d8ffd5eadadc73f5b]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 1(1) substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(7)(b), 5(3)

[^key-829de72b6d476307c5e545070bee52a7]: Sch. 2 para. 3A(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), 12(3)(c)

[^key-83ea9e245c5239820d80cf5e2979a6d2]: Words in s. 72(1B) inserted (15.6.2016) by The Copyright (Free Public Showing or Playing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/565), regs. 1, 3(d)

[^key-845dae7fd48bf1f2cee869bb1d7286eb]: S. 206(4)(5) 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(6), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-855f83dd2f4b0ceebb8ca237d6d6e714]: Words in s. 48(6) omitted (1.4.2023) by virtue of The Health Education England (Transfer of Functions, Abolition and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/368), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 5 (with reg. 7)

[^key-86703c324973a545af2054164df4b5e9]: Words in s. 13B(7) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 6 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-876f398b8292c54bd8766971a4a0d02e]: Words in s. 204B(15) substituted (6.4.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(5) (with ss. 235, 243, 252); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(12)

[^key-879535dda4cbcebda43f8d3949c59dba]: Word in s. 146(3A) substituted (10.3.2022) by Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Act 2022 (c. 7), s. 131(1)(4)(a), Sch. 1 para. 22 (with Sch. 1 para. 43)

[^key-892068542ce631bafc84710fd305abbd]: Sch. 1 para. 20 omitted (28.7.2016) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 74(3)(b), 103(3); S.I. 2016/593, arts. 2(1), 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-8945114927155dfeb386759c2a5b9bba]: Pt. 1 Ch. 3A 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(2)

[^key-899cdea5ce4b17113c518ec02650cc3d]: S. 157(2)(c): power to extend conferred (27.4.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 118(1), 119(9)

[^key-8a521def36e1855c415c35c518a667a0]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3D(4)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 25(c) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8a6adcc9fced35e43dfce269d20db92e]: Pt. 4 extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (11.11.2013) by The Registered Designs (Isle of Man) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2533), arts. 1, 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-8a9a51332d334fecefb0f87f847f2d4f]: S. 31B(6)-(8) 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(6)

[^key-8a9ce8023a0702fa057306b85664a489]: S. 18(3)(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), 3(3)(b)

[^key-8cea096525268720bd9756f23da84862]: Words in s. 27(6) 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. 1(c)

[^key-8d5cee7b92836384f13f2fc67d1ef182]: Words in s. 30(1A) substituted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 3(5)(a)

[^key-9040d9dc6186a85e6ea78c0e0e2ab71a]: Words in s. 48(6) inserted (1.1.2015) by Care Act 2014 (c. 23), s. 127(1), Sch. 7 para. 25; S.I. 2014/2473, art. 5(m)

[^key-90b3e3a195a9322e8f8fc379b1b7f8e2]: S. 217(3)(c) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Designs and International Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/638), reg. 1, Sch. 8 para. 11(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-92f999d29ff5d448046c5e9ae97f6766]: Word in Sch. 2 para. 3A(1)(b) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 12(2)(b)

[^key-9321723c4502c8d9e2530f90756f78cb]: S. 159 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(4), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-935d1745efbd64690ffa8135e4512ead]: Words in s. 205(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 72; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-93c70fb469f8ffb3a4939b68e791620c]: S. 154(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(1)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-93caf7583147953d61c2506963fce679]: Sch. 2 para. 19A repealed (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 34(1)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(n)

[^key-93cfa430ffd18f08abb4262d17893b71]: Word in s. 252(6)(a) substituted (1.10.2013) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 30(2); S.I. 2013/1725, art. 3(c)

[^key-9418daa43a888ca5876b0b86baa56544]: S. 50(1) modified (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 3(3) (with art. 3(4))

[^key-94245ccca2fba25e5e12de719d4039a7]: Sch. 4 extended (Isle of Man) (with modifications) (11.11.2013) by The Registered Designs (Isle of Man) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/2533), arts. 1, 3(2), Sch. 2

[^key-9452e688c9aa86a67005a77844fd1545]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 5(2)(b) substituted (6.4.2017) by The Copyright (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1210), regs. 1, 2(2)(b)

[^key-955c41072a9ee12c4178dd2fce6841d3]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 12, Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 13)

[^key-9598dbeb147bd10ab8e893cce82ae0be]: Words in s. 154(1)(c) 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), 14(b) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-96dd60d72c2766032d1397b4679dbca1]: Words in s. 238(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. 58(c) (with art. 3)

[^key-9722883c3b861b626792d9fedb63ad71]: Words in s. 13B(8) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 6 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-97a2705670952876be5cde7327e7e046]: Word in s. 143(3) 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(b)

[^key-983637f2f84b69027c61a38f5228e539]: Words in s. 218(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(b), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-98e4b940c2c122b8e6632b706aa80874]: Words in s. 218(3) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(3)(b), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-997a528d65e467ff3fd2b5d9553e8e98]: Word in s. 144(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. 57(2)(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-99a3ee22bc471986a3cdb3a7bf052eca]: Pt. 2 extended (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 10, 12, Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 13) (as amended (26.6.2021) by S.I. 2021/636, arts. 1, 2(4)(b); (15.4.2023) by S.I. 2023/296, arts. 1, 2(3); and (15.12.2024) by S.I. 2024/193, arts. 1(2), 6(2)(4) and S.I. 2024/1124, arts. 1(2), 7)

[^key-99b7f59b3f67dc258c4840fae00eb72c]: Sch. 5A Pt. 1 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(2)(d)

[^key-9a249f14cbfdfe8f6fd75823fdab2998]: Sch. 2 para. 6B(A1)(A2) inserted (30.6.2014) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 43(8)(a), 47(3)(d); S.I. 2014/1659, art. 2

[^key-9a55196a17fd5431bda5a95df042dd21]: S. 170(2)-(7) inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 76(3), 103(1)

[^key-9a7303be32e5a6619db797e0922b112d]: Word in s. 31BB(4)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 10 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9b294fd0527e889f828d2f5facc2a6b2]: S. 40A(1A)(aa) inserted (30.6.2018 for E.W.S., 30.6.2021 for N.I.) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 31(4)(b), 118(6); S.I. 2018/690, reg. 2; S.I. 2021/680, reg. 2

[^key-9d619804ec060a02746abe1dc04e13b3]: Word in s. 220(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(g), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-9d866bff334846daa1433a5ecd5af7cf]: S. 226(3A) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1287), regs. 1(b), 4(3)

[^key-9dcd9e8a8564ebdbed55c0e72c30f491]: Words in s. 31B(5) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 5(5)(b)

[^key-9e166955dbe491fba114cfc8a741b53a]: Sch. 2 para. 2(1ZA) inserted (1.10.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Quotation and Parody) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/2356), regs. 1, 4(3)

[^key-9e4b89af49ce7f4932c686d13eede709]: Words in s. 213(4) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 1(3)(a), 24(1) (with s. 1(4)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-9f365a1630f9025bac72c6fc5201acd4]: S. 198A(3A) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 50(4); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i)

[^key-9f9ce0d3862817545a893b5793f21c85]: Word in s. 198(5A)(b) substituted (1.10.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 32(5), 118(6) (with s. 32(6)); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 3(a)

[^key-a14dbc31dc9ba444066e0e0708a78c1d]: Words in s. 249(1) substituted (6.4.2015) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 10(7)(a), 24(1); S.I. 2015/165, art. 3

[^key-a17cb560c45b2518d690aaaa353c63e1]: S. 31B(1)(1A) substituted for s. 31B(1) (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 5(3)

[^key-a1a10144f6eab6b4e5563cfcc812ac0f]: Sch. 2 paras. 1C, 1D and cross-headings inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 3(3)

[^key-a242b59a7921aae36b894ae251bd88bc]: Words in s. 144 heading 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(4) (with art. 3)

[^key-a28104cc54763767306a51d4ac4c03f9]: Words in s. 217(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 3(1)(b), 24(1) (with s. 3(6)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-a2a7ddcaa6b5b6e185404de822db242e]: Word in s. 182B(3)(b) substituted (31.1.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/265), regs. 1, 4(4)(b)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a3946b3df406a4cdbda067413f71e4e0]: Words in s. 297A(4) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 35(2) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, reg. 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a3d4878892981d201e2418cb90cd3df9]: S. 206(6) 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(7), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-a402c3120722d8f6a7d03a6bb49fb6d3]: Word in Sch. 1 para. 6(1A) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/605), regs. 1(2), 24 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a42d91e3a2e88f6a24bacb27a44f73e4]: Word in s. 143(3) 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(b)

[^key-a433d1c3f068c075dc85b4cb31f025f4]: Words in s. 27(6) 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. 2(a)

[^key-a4a52f69ffd2a10364022a95738afbbc]: Words in s. 219(1) substituted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(c), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-a558281fcd756766650cf238ac4b0887]: S. 31A substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Disability) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1384), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-a5f862b0f35d1d632ca48145ae7c164a]: S. 29(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), regs. 1, 3(1)(c)

[^key-a62d3c8cd8abbf586f39c86b061af29d]: S. 149(za) repealed (31.7.2017) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 34(2)(a)(ii), 118(6); S.I. 2017/765, reg. 2(n)

[^key-a65af8e9d11bc8647eef097e805ac50a]: S. 154(1)(c) 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(1)(c), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-a6b5985f5a48f76bd45a426f395436ca]: Sch. 2 paras. 3B(5)-(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), 13(6)

[^key-a6f6ef832eb5bbe36033059217a3ffd5]: Words in Sch. 6 heading substituted (23.5.2016) by NHS (Charitable Trusts Etc) Act 2016 (c. 10), ss. 3(5), 5(3)

[^key-a96a696a30bbf42d9151740391c8f6a8]: Words in Sch. 2A para. 17(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. 59(b) (with art. 3)

[^key-a9ca7869d1741b292b35f8fd5c881c9d]: S. 31BA(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), 6(4)

[^key-a9d2ade14a4b4eca1f8efb219d3d9720]: Words in s. 215(3) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(1)(c), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-a9dc2bccb03892b1d1dc6e85b8b6a7c2]: S. 35 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(2)

[^key-aa9579ff5fc9a53f2d3f77dccc891020]: S. 254 cross-heading inserted (1.10.2017) by Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Act 2017 (c. 14), ss. 5(3), 8; S.I. 2017/771, reg. 2(1)(b) (with reg. 3)

[^key-ab8f544f441ac6650140110562a79ef0]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 14(1) substituted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 7(3)

[^key-abfcc0916a4277854e01d4fa35c69e17]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3B(8) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 13(7)(b)

[^key-ac5da62acb711f2e23f2329e715ae27c]: Sch. 2 para. 3B(1)(1A) substituted for Sch. 2 para. 3B(1) (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 13(3)

[^key-ad74e71eb0d87f2bf0521071c18c5fe3]: Words in s. 154(1)(b) 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), 14(b) (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-adab382871992bd2132493dacf36b1e0]: Words in s. 31B(9) 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), 9 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ae4dcc266a7396b82f114375e6d8a14d]: Words in s. 13A(2) inserted (1.11.2013) by The Copyright and Duration of Rights in Performances Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1782), regs. 1, 6(a) (with regs. 11-27)

[^key-aedf58d95ea6aa02bd74d3163ce2968a]: Words in s. 114B(15) substituted (6.4.2025) by Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (c. 13), s. 339(1), Sch. 21 para. 6(3) (with ss. 235, 243, 252); S.I. 2025/272, reg. 2(1)(12)

[^key-afacbe21448ee1057637f18e62453a51]: S. 206(1)(b) 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), 22 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b03e821ec2250ddd98d38d2871545cea]: Words in s. 197(5) 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. 7(b)

[^key-b07deb2dbe91e6b7eda0afe3df506ad0]: Pt. 2 applied (with modifications) (6.4.2017) by The Copyright and Performances (Application to Other Countries) Order 2016 (S.I. 2016/1219), arts. 1(1), 11, Sch. Pt. 2 (with art. 13)

[^key-b14e9cee7649dad76297495ac257ba14]: Word in s. 31A(1)(b) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 4(2)(b)

[^key-b2a7ff9482c5db39f09464293cfd2e76]: S. 40A(1)(1A) substituted (30.6.2014) for s. 40A(1) by Digital Economy Act 2010 (c. 24), ss. 43(7), 47(3)(d); S.I. 2014/1659, art. 2

[^key-b4548de53f4525d685706b8e4291477d]: Words in s. 263(1) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(i), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-b4767795ce289987736d4414004b685f]: S. 29(4B) inserted (1.6.2014) by The Copyright and Rights in Performances (Research, Education, Libraries and Archives) Regulations 2014 (S.I. 2014/1372), regs. 1, 3(1)(e)

[^key-b5db75ae04f48da0d13f9c5aea6a1239]: Words in s. 31F(3) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 8(3)

[^key-b601aa4e1e392f6d2125c3408c04aaad]: S. 79(4)(c) 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. 4(a)

[^key-b65a4f187d593bf7a88bf079aabb0645]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3C heading substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 14(2)

[^key-b75cdfe5fc4a1917388b568949209551]: S. 40A(1ZA) inserted (30.6.2018 for E.W.S., 30.6.2021 for N.I.) by Digital Economy Act 2017 (c. 30), ss. 31(3), 118(6); S.I. 2018/690, reg. 2; S.I. 2021/680, reg. 2

[^key-b7f2d72c2bae74259e9fbc94b2cb2120]: Words in s. 48 substituted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(6), Sch. 1 para. 1(1)(2); S.I. 2022/734, reg. 2(a), Sch. (with regs. 13, 29, 30)

[^key-b8276492bb4da5cdfc333aadec6d9ba6]: Words in s. 53(1)(b) inserted (1.10.2014) by Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 5(3), 24(1); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

[^key-b928fcac8e2c889dc562dc2010c1a79b]: Words in s. 179 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. 6(c)

[^key-ba4b0b6c05bcc78dd7750147821cb500]: S. 79(4)(g) omitted (28.7.2016) by virtue of Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 74(3)(a), 103(3); S.I. 2016/593, arts. 2(1), 3 (with arts. 4, 5)

[^key-bb98e35d170c341ddffcfb553d2cbf98]: Words in s. 298(1)(b) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Broadcasting (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/224), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 35(3) (with reg. 6) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1536, reg. 5(2)(3)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bc0dda2e3c69bd4c7ee7da23df0dca9b]: Words in s. 31B(1) 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), 9 (with reg. 38) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1050, regs. 1(2), 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bd8f52792ed148b3af2792b69cdb13c1]: S. 107A(3A) inserted (1.10.2015) by Consumer Rights Act 2015 (c. 15), s. 100(5), Sch. 6 para. 49(4); S.I. 2015/1630, art. 3(i)

[^key-bd9875acd207549de189d5c985fa2682]: Word in s. 31A(2)(a) inserted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 4(3)(a)

[^key-be7414fe9590dbfd9759bb938d5b442b]: Words in s. 155(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(2)(b), 24(1); S.I. 2016/1139, arts. 2, 3 (with art. 4)

[^key-c169deeec5a77dae965069c449db919c]: Words in s. 232(1) substituted (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 72; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

[^key-c1a67e68c443c1a240f7ef0447e09968]: S. 31B(2)-(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), 5(4)

[^key-c21da42297d7a0706cd80fd5642d13df]: Words in s. 182B(2) substituted (31.1.2020) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/265), regs. 1, 4(4)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c2d26f0bd580c54199e0b317d11eab4b]: Ss. 116A-116D and cross-heading inserted (25.4.2013) by Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (c. 24), ss. 77(3), 103(1)

[^key-c39cb332cead23bc5ab9b707ebbd6764]: S. 18(2) substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 3(2)

[^key-c3c244ab379bb6bbedc7f5519d7fb81f]: Word in s. 72(1)(a) inserted (15.6.2016) by The Copyright (Free Public Showing or Playing) (Amendment) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/565), regs. 1, 3(a)

[^key-c611986c97025b41c12fa939e7063816]: Ss. 287-289 omitted (1.10.2013) by virtue of Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 30(3); S.I. 2013/1725, art. 3(c)

[^key-c6bae2ac0142c0f8b0552853469a6937]: S. 27(5A) inserted (31.12.2023) by The Intellectual Property (Exhaustion of Rights) (Amendment) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/1287), regs. 1(b), 4(2)(b)

[^key-c7442f9c6f1f62dc75492375d751ac6e]: Words in Sch. 2 para. 3B heading substituted (11.10.2018) by The Copyright and Related Rights (Marrakesh Treaty etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/995), regs. 1(2), 13(2)

[^key-c827c111a916d9fc631f54b5ee514d95]: Words in s. 219(3) omitted (1.10.2014) by virtue of Intellectual Property Act 2014 (c. 18), ss. 2(2)(e), 24(1) (with s. 2(3)); S.I. 2014/2330, art. 3, Sch.

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