Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. �� 101 et seq. - Fundamental legislation governing software protection, license rights, and copyright ownership in the US
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing technical protection measures and anti-circumvention provisions for digital content and software
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation covering unauthorized access and system security measures for computer systems
Federal Trade Commission Act: Legislation governing consumer protection and unfair business practices in commerce
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling software export and international usage restrictions
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations including CCPA and CPRA, governing data protection and privacy rights
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations including HIPAA (healthcare), GLBA (financial), and FERPA (education) that may affect software licensing
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including software licensing agreements
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State-adopted legislation providing legal framework for electronic transactions and digital signatures
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state regulations preventing anti-competitive practices in software licensing
Patent Laws: Federal legislation protecting inventions and technological innovations that may be incorporated in software
Trade Secret Laws: State and federal protections for confidential business information and proprietary technology
Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and response to data security incidents
