Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal legislation governing copyright protection for original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other creative works
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law governing patent rights, protection of inventions, and the patent application process in the United States
Lanham Act (15 U.S.C.): Federal trademark law that prohibits trademark infringement, trademark dilution, and false advertising
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including remedies for misappropriation
Federal Circuit Decisions: Relevant case law and precedents set by federal courts regarding intellectual property matters
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific legislation providing additional protection for trade secrets at the state level
State Trademark Laws: State-specific trademark protections and registration requirements that complement federal trademark law
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations preventing unfair business practices and protecting intellectual property rights
State Contract Laws: State-specific rules governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital media and the internet, including anti-circumvention provisions
Technology Transfer Regulations: Laws governing the transfer of technology and intellectual property rights between parties
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of copyrighted works created by employees or contractors
First Sale Doctrine: Legal principle limiting copyright holders' rights after the first sale of a physical copy of their work
Fair Use Provisions: Legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, or education
IP Licensing Requirements: Legal requirements and best practices for licensing intellectual property rights to others
Non-disclosure Agreement Provisions: Legal requirements for protecting confidential information shared during IP transactions
Assignment Provisions: Legal requirements for transferring ownership of intellectual property rights from one party to another
International IP Treaties: International agreements governing intellectual property rights across borders, such as the Berne Convention and TRIPS Agreement
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state laws ensuring IP licensing agreements don't create unfair monopolies or restrict competition
