Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing the protection of software/firmware as intellectual property, establishing rights of copyright holders and terms of protection
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing the circumvention of technological measures and copyright protection systems used to control access to copyrighted works
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation that criminalizes unauthorized access to computer systems and provides basis for access restrictions in firmware
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law concerning unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, affecting how firmware licenses must be presented and enforced
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law, particularly Article 2, governing sales of goods and commercial transactions that may apply to firmware licensing
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific laws protecting consumer rights and interests in commercial transactions, including software licensing
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export and transfer of certain technologies, including firmware, to foreign nations
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel inventions and processes that may be embodied in firmware
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state laws governing the collection, processing, and protection of personal data that may be handled by firmware
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing warranties on consumer products, affecting how warranties for firmware-containing products must be presented and honored
Software Licensing Case Law: Judicial precedents establishing the enforceability and interpretation of software license agreements, including shrink-wrap and click-wrap agreements
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation applicable to firmware license agreements
