Copyright Act of 1976: Primary federal legislation governing copyright law in the United States (17 U.S.C. ยงยง 101-810), establishing basic rights, duration, and enforcement mechanisms for copyright protection
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): 1998 legislation that addresses digital copyright issues, including online infringement, safe harbors for service providers, and anti-circumvention provisions
Berne Convention Implementation Act: 1988 Act aligning US copyright law with international standards, removing formal requirements for copyright protection of foreign works
Copyright Registration Requirements: Legal requirements under 17 U.S.C. ยง 411 regarding registration as a prerequisite for filing copyright infringement litigation
Statute of Limitations: Time limits for bringing copyright claims under 17 U.S.C. ยง 507 (three years from when the claim accrued)
Fair Use Doctrine: Legal doctrine under 17 U.S.C. ยง 107 allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
Statutory Damages: Predetermined damage amounts available under 17 U.S.C. ยง 504(c) ranging from $750 to $30,000 per work, or up to $150,000 for willful infringement
Actual Damages: Compensation under 17 U.S.C. ยง 504(b) for actual losses suffered by copyright holder and profits gained by infringer
Injunctive Relief: Court orders under 17 U.S.C. ยง 502 to stop or prevent copyright infringement
Attorney's Fees: Provision under 17 U.S.C. ยง 505 allowing courts to award reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Procedural rules governing civil litigation in federal courts, including requirements for filing copyright infringement cases
State Civil Procedure Rules: State-specific procedural requirements that may affect how copyright demands are made and enforced at the state level
