Federal Patent Act: 35 U.S.C. - Governs patent rights, assignments, and transfers of patent rights in the United States
Federal Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Regulates copyright ownership, transfers, and 'work for hire' doctrine
Federal Trademark Act: 15 U.S.C. (Lanham Act) - Controls trademark assignments and licensing requirements
Defend Trade Secrets Act: 18 U.S.C. - Federal law providing uniform trade secret protection and transfer requirements
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific regulations governing trade secret protection and transfer requirements
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-level protections against unfair competition related to IP transfers
State Employment Laws: State-specific requirements regarding employee IP rights and assignments
Work for Hire Doctrine: Legal framework determining ownership of works created during employment
Shop Rights Doctrine: Common law principle governing employer's right to use employee inventions
State Contract Laws: General contract formation and enforcement requirements affecting IP assignments
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including IP assignments, must be in writing
USPTO Requirements: Specific formal requirements for recording patent assignments with the US Patent and Trademark Office
Copyright Office Requirements: Formal requirements for recording copyright transfers with the US Copyright Office
Fiduciary Duties: Common law obligations regarding fair dealing and disclosure in IP transfers
