Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Chapter 48, updated on June 14, 2021), United Kingdom
Chapter 48, Updated on June 14, 2021
BackSuperseded Text Go to latest Version in WIPO LexDetailsDetailsYear of Version2021DatesStatus as of:June 14, 2021Amended up to:December 31, 2020Enacted:November 15, 1988Type of Text
Main IP Laws
Subject Matter
Patents (Inventions),
Industrial Designs,
Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights)
Subject Matter (secondary)
Enforcement of IP and Related Laws,
IP Regulatory Body,
Traditional Cultural Expressions
Notes This consolidated version of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (Chapter 48, updated on June 14, 2021) takes into account amendments up to the Intellectual Property (Copyright and RelatedRights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2020/605) and the Trade Marks (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/269), which entered into force on December 31, 2020.