U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation (17 U.S.C. ���� 101-1401) governing copyright law, including provisions for ownership (��201), duration (��302-305), transfer of rights (��204), and exclusive rights (��106)
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues specific to digital content and online distribution of copyrighted works
Fair Use Doctrine: Legal doctrine (17 U.S.C. �� 107) allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
Work for Hire Doctrine: Legal concept (17 U.S.C. �� 101) determining ownership of copyrighted works created by employees or commissioned works
First Sale Doctrine: Legal principle (17 U.S.C. �� 109) allowing the owner of a particular copy of a copyrighted work to sell or dispose of that copy
Rights of Termination: Statutory provision (17 U.S.C. �� 203) allowing authors to terminate copyright transfers and licenses under certain conditions
State Contract Laws: State-specific legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including Statute of Frauds requirements
Federal Registration Requirements: Rules and procedures for registering copyrights with the U.S. Copyright Office
International Copyright Treaties: International agreements including the Berne Convention, Universal Copyright Convention, and WIPO Copyright Treaty that govern copyright protection across national borders
