U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright law in the United States, establishing basic rights for copyright owners and defining protected works
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Law addressing digital copyright issues, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections for online service providers
Copyright Term Extension Act: Legislation that extended copyright terms in the United States and harmonized them with EU law
Fair Use Doctrine: Section 107 of the Copyright Act defining limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as commentary, criticism, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
Lanham Act: Federal trademark statute (15 U.S.C. ��1051 et seq.) providing framework for trademark registration and protection against infringement
Trademark Dilution Revision Act: Law protecting famous marks from dilution through blurring or tarnishment, even in absence of likelihood of confusion
Federal Trademark Dilution Act: Original legislation providing federal cause of action for trademark dilution for famous marks
Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act: Law preventing registration of domain names that infringe on trademarks or personal names
Communications Decency Act: Legislation governing online communications and liability protections for internet service providers
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Law extending restrictions on government wiretaps to include transmitted electronic data
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing computer-related fraud and unauthorized access to protected computers
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member nations, establishing minimum standards for copyright protection
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital age, including software and databases
Paris Convention: International treaty for the protection of industrial property, including trademarks and patents
Madrid Protocol: International treaty facilitating global trademark registration and protection across member countries
