Copyright Act of 1976: Primary federal law governing copyright protection in the US (17 U.S.C. ���� 101-810). Covers basic rights of copyright owners, duration of protection, fair use provisions, registration requirements, and transfer of copyright ownership rules.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital/online copyright protection, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections for online service providers.
Berne Convention Implementation Act: US implementation of international copyright treaty providing automatic protection without formal registration requirements and establishing international copyright protection standards.
Work Made for Hire Doctrine: Legal concept under 17 U.S.C. �� 201(b) determining copyright ownership in employment relationships and specially commissioned works.
Rights Transfer Requirements: Legal requirements for transferring copyright ownership, including written agreement necessities and distinctions between exclusive and non-exclusive rights transfers.
Term and Territory Provisions: Legal considerations regarding the duration of the copyright agreement and its geographical scope of application.
First Sale Doctrine: Legal principle limiting copyright holders' control over subsequent distribution of their work after initial authorized sale.
Moral Rights: Legal rights protecting the attribution and integrity of creative works, including the right to be credited and to prevent distortion of the work.
Registration and Notice Requirements: Legal framework for copyright registration benefits and proper format for copyright notices, though registration is not required for protection under current law.
