Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) 2016: Federal law that provides uniform federal protection for trade secrets, allowing companies to file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secret misappropriation
Economic Espionage Act: Federal law that criminalizes the theft or misappropriation of trade secrets with the intent to benefit foreign powers or cause economic harm
Copyright Act 1976: Primary federal copyright law that protects original works of authorship including artistic works, providing creators with exclusive rights
Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) 1990: Federal law that provides moral rights to visual artists, including rights of attribution and integrity for works of visual art
Uniform Trade Secrets Act: State-level legislation (adopted by most states) that provides consistent state protection for trade secrets and remedies for their misappropriation
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation that vary by jurisdiction
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law governing labor relations and protecting workers' rights, relevant if the artist could be considered an employee
Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state regulations defining and governing independent contractor relationships and classifications
Trademark Laws: Federal and state laws protecting distinctive marks, symbols, or designs used in artistic works or branding
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel, non-obvious inventions or designs that might be incorporated into artistic works
Moral Rights Provisions: Legal provisions protecting artists' non-economic rights, including the right to be credited and to preserve the integrity of their work
State Intellectual Property Protections: Additional state-specific laws that may provide supplementary protection for intellectual property and artistic works
