Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) governing the granting and protection of patents for inventions and discoveries
Trademark Act: Federal law (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.) protecting trademarks, service marks, and trade dress
Trade Secrets Act: Federal law (18 U.S.C.) protecting confidential business information that provides competitive advantage
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including sales and leases
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Restatement of Contracts: Authoritative compilation of contract law principles used by courts and practitioners
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law prohibiting monopolistic business practices and unreasonable restraints on trade
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing antitrust regulation, addressing specific anticompetitive practices
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices in commerce
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state laws designed to protect consumers from unfair practices and ensure product safety
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements applicable to particular industries or business sectors
Choice of Law Provisions: Contract terms specifying which jurisdiction's laws will govern the interpretation and enforcement of the agreement
Dispute Resolution Mechanisms: Legal frameworks for resolving conflicts through litigation, arbitration, or other means
Export Control Regulations: Federal laws controlling the export of sensitive technologies, information, and materials
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state regulations governing the collection, use, and protection of personal information
Competition Laws: Legal framework ensuring fair competition and preventing anti-competitive business practices
