Intellectual Property Laws: Key IP legislation including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. �� 1836), and Bayh-Dole Act for federally funded research
Employment Laws: Fair Labor Standards Act, state-specific employment laws, and independent contractor regulations that govern employment relationships in R&D contracts
Privacy and Data Protection: State data privacy laws, industry-specific regulations like HIPAA, and international compliance requirements such as GDPR if applicable
Contract Law: Uniform Commercial Code, state-specific contract laws, and Statute of Frauds requirements governing contract formation and enforcement
Export Control Laws: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing international research collaboration and technology transfer
Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulatory frameworks specific to the research field, such as FDA regulations for medical research or EPA regulations for environmental research
Competition Law: Antitrust legislation including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act to ensure compliance with competition laws
Tax Laws: R&D tax credits, state tax implications, and IRS regulations affecting research and development activities
Safety and Laboratory Standards: OSHA regulations, laboratory safety standards, and environmental protection requirements for research facilities and operations
Key Contract Elements: Essential components including scope of work, IP ownership, confidentiality, payment terms, timelines, deliverables, liability, termination clauses, dispute resolution, compliance requirements, and publication rights
