Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel, non-obvious, and useful inventions, including software-related innovations
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including proprietary software development methodologies and algorithms
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brand names, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with the software
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and networks, relevant for software security provisions
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations (e.g., CCPA) governing the collection, use, and protection of personal data
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior in software development partnerships
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal principle determining ownership of copyrightable works created by employees or contractors
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy law that may apply if the software handles protected health information
Open Source Compliance: Legal requirements regarding the use, modification, and distribution of open source software components
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
