U.S. Copyright Act: Fundamental legislation protecting original works of authorship, including software. Governs rights of copyright owners and terms of protection (17 U.S.C.)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Addresses digital copyright issues, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections for online service providers
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Particularly Article 2, governs commercial transactions and sales of goods, including software licensing aspects
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Ensures legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation addressing computer-related crimes and unauthorized access, relevant for security provisions
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Controls the export and re-export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
State Data Breach Laws: Various state-specific requirements for notification and handling of data breaches affecting user information
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: Protects proprietary information and trade secrets, crucial for software intellectual property protection
Sherman Antitrust Act: Primary federal antitrust law preventing monopolistic practices and restraints of trade in licensing terms
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act - State-level law governing electronic transactions and signatures
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, applicable if software is sold to consumers
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Relevant if software handles protected health information
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act - Imposes obligations regarding collection and use of California residents' personal information
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting marks and preventing unfair competition, relevant for software branding
Patent Act: Federal law governing patents, important for software features that may be subject to patent protection
