U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright law in the United States, establishing basic rights, protections, and requirements for copyright holders
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital and online contexts, including provisions for online service providers and anti-circumvention measures
Copyright Term Extension Act: Law extending copyright terms in the United States, determining duration of copyright protection for various types of works
Berne Convention Implementation Act: U.S. law implementing international copyright treaty requirements, ensuring protection of works across member countries without formal registration
Notice Format Requirements: Specific requirements for copyright notices including approved symbols (��, 'Copyright', or 'Copr.'), year of first publication, and copyright owner's name
Fair Use Doctrine: Section 107 of Copyright Act defining limitations on exclusive rights, 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 framework determining copyright ownership when works are created by employees or contractors, affecting initial ownership rights
Copyright Registration Requirements: Rules and procedures for registering works with the U.S. Copyright Office, including benefits of registration such as statutory damages in infringement cases
CASE Act: Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act establishing Copyright Claims Board for handling smaller copyright disputes
Music Modernization Act: Recent legislation modernizing copyright law for music and audio recordings in the digital age, including streaming services
