Intellectual Property Laws: Primary federal statutes including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. �� 1836), and Trademark Act (Lanham Act)
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and common law principles of contract formation and enforcement
Employment Law: Fair Labor Standards Act, state employment laws, and worker classification regulations that may affect R&D personnel
Data Protection and Privacy: State data privacy laws, industry-specific regulations like HIPAA, and international considerations such as GDPR if applicable
Export Control Laws: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing international technology transfer
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as FDA regulations for medical research, EPA regulations for environmental research
Competition Law: Antitrust regulations including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act
Tax Considerations: R&D tax credits, state tax implications, and relevant Internal Revenue Code provisions affecting research activities
Research-Specific Regulations: Regulations governing human subject research, laboratory safety, and environmental protection specific to research activities
Funding-Related Laws: Federal grant requirements, state funding regulations, and Bayh-Dole Act provisions for federally funded research
Confidentiality Laws: Economic Espionage Act and state trade secret laws protecting confidential research information
International Laws: International treaties and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) considerations for international research collaboration
IP Ownership: Provisions for clear allocation of intellectual property rights resulting from the R&D activities
Confidentiality Obligations: Terms governing the protection and non-disclosure of confidential information shared during R&D
Project Scope: Detailed definition of research objectives, deliverables, and timeline requirements
Payment Terms: Structure and scheduling of payments, including any milestone-based compensation
Liability and Indemnification: Allocation of risks and responsibilities between parties, including indemnification obligations
Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for early termination or extension
Dispute Resolution: Mechanisms for resolving disputes, including choice of jurisdiction and arbitration provisions
Compliance Requirements: Obligations to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Publication Rights: Terms governing the right to publish research results and related approval processes
Use of Results: Rights and limitations regarding the commercialization and use of research outcomes
Warranties and Representations: Statements of fact and promises made by each party regarding their capabilities and rights
Force Majeure: Provisions addressing unforeseeable circumstances that may prevent performance of obligations
