Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works, including software and code
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues specific to digital content and software protection
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal legislation that addresses computer-related fraud and unauthorized access to software systems
Federal Trade Commission Act: Legislation governing unfair trade practices and consumer protection in software licensing
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Article 2B/UCITA principles governing software licensing and transactions
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act governing the validity of electronic signatures
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing contract formation and enforcement
State Data Protection Laws: State-specific privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA in California) affecting software and data handling
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial software and technology
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling export of defense-related software and technology
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and handling of data breaches
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA for healthcare software)
Patent Law: Federal laws governing patent protection and infringement related to software innovations
Trade Secret Law: State and federal protections for confidential business information and proprietary software
Trademark Law: Federal and state laws protecting software brands, names, and associated marks
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law preventing monopolistic practices in software licensing
Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law supplementing the Sherman Act with additional prohibited practices
