Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal legislation governing original works of authorship, including duration of protection, registration requirements, and transfer of rights
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law covering utility patents, design patents, plant patents, patent assignment rules, and inventor rights
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal legislation governing trademark protection, registration, transfer of rights, and usage requirements
Trade Secrets Law: Including the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and Uniform Trade Secrets Act, protecting confidential business information
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal framework determining ownership of copyrightable works created by employees or contractors
Employment Classification Laws: Regulations distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, affecting IP ownership rights
State IP Laws: State-specific intellectual property regulations and protections that complement federal law
Contract Enforcement Provisions: State-specific rules governing the enforcement of contracts and IP agreements
Non-compete Regulations: State laws governing non-compete agreements and their enforceability in IP contexts
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state regulations preventing anti-competitive practices in IP agreements
Securities Laws: Regulations affecting IP transfers involving public companies
Tax Law: Federal and state tax implications of intellectual property transfers and ownership
International IP Treaties: International agreements and conventions governing cross-border IP rights and protections
