Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel, non-obvious inventions and technological innovations that may be embedded in the software
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and confidential business information in software development
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brands, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with the software
State Data Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws (e.g., CCPA, SHIELD Act) governing data privacy and protection requirements
Federal Data Protection Laws: Sector-specific federal laws including HIPAA (healthcare), GLBA (financial), and COPPA (children's data)
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
Statute of Frauds: State law requirements for certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations (EAR and ITAR) controlling the export of software and technical data to foreign countries
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices in commerce, including software development and licensing
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring the legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
UETA: Uniform state law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing written warranties on consumer products, including software warranties
Federal Arbitration Act: Federal law governing arbitration procedures and enforcement of arbitration agreements
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept under copyright law determining ownership of works created by employees or contractors
