Patent Act: 35 U.S.C. - Federal law governing patents and intellectual property rights for inventions
Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal law protecting original works of authorship, including software and documentation
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): 15 U.S.C. - Federal law protecting trademarks, service marks, and trade dress
Trade Secrets Act: 18 U.S.C. - Federal law protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform federal civil remedy for trade secret misappropriation
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, particularly Article 2 for sale of goods
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and employment standards for workers involved in development
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state-specific laws governing the collection, use, and protection of personal data
FDA Regulations: Federal regulations governing development of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and related products
Consumer Product Safety Regulations: Federal safety standards and requirements for consumer products
Environmental Protection Agency Regulations: Federal environmental standards and requirements affecting product development
Export Control Regulations: Federal laws governing the export of technology, technical data, and products
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law prohibiting monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing Sherman Act, addressing specific anti-competitive practices
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices
