# Digital Economy Act 2017, Paragraph 5


(1) Paragraph 16 of the new code (assignment of code rights) does not apply in relation to a subsisting agreement.
(2) Paragraph 16 of the new code does not apply in relation to a code right conferred under the new code if, at the time when it is conferred, the exercise of the right depends on a right that has effect under a subsisting agreement.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2017/30/schedule/2/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/digital-economy-act-2017/schedule-2/paragraph-5
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