Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal antitrust law that prohibits anticompetitive business practices and monopolistic conduct, crucial for joint venture agreements to ensure compliance with competition laws
Clayton Act: Supplements the Sherman Act by addressing specific anticompetitive practices, including exclusive dealing arrangements and mergers that may substantially lessen competition
Federal Trade Commission Act: Prohibits unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices, providing FTC oversight over business practices including licensing agreements
Patent Act: Title 35 of U.S. Code governing patent rights, essential for licensing agreements involving patented technologies or innovations
Copyright Act: Title 17 of U.S. Code protecting original works of authorship, relevant for licensing of copyrighted materials in joint ventures
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal trademark law protecting marks and brands, crucial for joint ventures involving brand licensing or shared trademarks
Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting confidential business information, essential for joint ventures sharing proprietary information
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Anti-bribery law applicable to international business transactions, important for joint ventures with foreign partners
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Licensing Regulations: State-specific rules governing licensing requirements and restrictions
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including licensing and sales of goods
SEC Regulations: Federal securities regulations applicable to public companies involved in joint ventures
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of sensitive technologies and information to foreign parties
DOJ/FTC Antitrust Guidelines: Federal guidelines specifically addressing intellectual property licensing and antitrust considerations
Tax Laws: Federal and state tax regulations affecting joint venture structure and licensing revenue treatment
Employment Law: Federal and state laws governing employment relationships in joint venture contexts
Corporate Law: Laws governing business entity formation, operation, and governance structures for joint ventures
Technology Transfer Regulations: Laws governing the transfer of technology between parties, including international technology transfer restrictions
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the collection, use, and sharing of personal data between joint venture partners
