Copyright Act of 1976: Federal law governing original works of authorship, including the work-for-hire doctrine and rights/ownership of creative works
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal legislation covering inventions, patent rights, assignment of patent rights, and disclosure requirements
Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA): Federal law providing protection of trade secrets, requirements for trade secret protection, and remedies for misappropriation
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law governing protection of trademarks and brand-related intellectual property
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific laws, often based on the Uniform Trade Secrets Act, providing additional trade secret protection requirements
State Employment Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, including restrictions on non-compete agreements and IP assignments
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract consideration and enforceability
Shop Rights Doctrine: Legal doctrine governing employer's right to use employee inventions created using employer resources
Hired-to-Invent Doctrine: Legal principle determining ownership of inventions created within the scope of employment
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law governing employee rights and restrictions in the workplace
Constitutional Law: Fundamental legal principles including First Amendment considerations and due process requirements affecting IP agreements
