U.S. Copyright Act - Section 201: Fundamental provisions governing ownership of copyright, including initial ownership and transfers
U.S. Copyright Act - Section 204: Requirements for transfer of copyright ownership, including written documentation and signature requirements
U.S. Copyright Act - Section 106: Defines exclusive rights in copyrighted works that can be transferred
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing copyright issues related to digital content and technology
Written Instrument Requirements: Legal requirement that copyright transfers must be in writing and signed by the copyright owner
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal principle determining copyright ownership in employer-employee relationships and commissioned works
Visual Artists Rights Act: Legislation governing moral rights of attribution and integrity for visual artists
Copyright Duration Provisions: Rules governing the term of copyright protection and termination rights under Section 203
Copyright Registration Requirements: Provisions related to registration status with U.S. Copyright Office and its impact on enforcement
State Contract Law: General principles of contract formation, consideration, and capacity applicable to copyright transfers
