Intellectual Property Laws: Key federal statutes including Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Defend Trade Secrets Act, and Trademark Law (Lanham Act) that protect various forms of intellectual property in software development
Contract Law: Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), state-specific contract laws, and common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Data Protection and Privacy: Regulations including CCPA, state privacy laws, GDPR (if applicable), and HIPAA (for medical data) that govern the collection, processing, and protection of personal data
Electronic Signatures: E-SIGN Act and UETA governing the legal validity and enforceability of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
Employment Law: Regulations concerning work-for-hire provisions, independent contractor classifications, and non-compete/non-solicitation restrictions
Consumer Protection: Federal Trade Commission Act and state consumer protection laws ensuring fair business practices and consumer rights
Export Control: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing international software distribution and technical data transfer
Cybersecurity: State data breach notification laws and industry-specific security requirements for protecting software and user data
Warranty Law: Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, state warranty laws, and UCC warranty provisions governing software warranties and disclaimers
Dispute Resolution: Federal Arbitration Act and state arbitration laws governing dispute resolution mechanisms and procedures
