Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal legislation governing copyright protection, critical for software protection and defining the scope of licensing rights
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital rights management and anti-circumvention measures in software protection
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation concerning unauthorized access and usage of computer systems and software
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing consumer protection and preventing unfair business practices in software licensing
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law, particularly Article 2, governing sales of goods and potentially applicable to software transactions
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland specifically governing software licenses and other computer information transactions
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws protecting consumer rights in software licensing transactions
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data privacy, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of software and technology from the United States
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation applicable to software licenses
Anti-trust Regulations: Federal and state laws preventing anti-competitive practices in software licensing and distribution
ProCD v. Zeidenberg Case Law: Landmark case establishing precedent for the enforceability of shrinkwrap software licenses
Vernor v. Autodesk Case Law: Important case law distinguishing between software licensing and ownership rights
MDY Industries v. Blizzard Entertainment Case Law: Significant case addressing the relationship between license terms and copyright infringement in software
