Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing original works of authorship including literary, musical, dramatic, and artistic works
Patent Act: 35 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing inventions and discoveries, providing inventors exclusive rights for a limited time
Lanham Act: 15 U.S.C. - Federal trademark law governing registration and enforcement of trademarks and protection against unfair competition
Defend Trade Secrets Act: 18 U.S.C. - Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including remedies for misappropriation
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing copyright issues in the digital age, including online infringement and technological protection measures
State Trade Secret Laws: Various state-specific laws providing additional protection for trade secrets at the state level
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations governing business practices and protecting against unfair competition
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of copyrighted works created by employees or contractors
Employment Status Considerations: Legal framework distinguishing between employees and independent contractors, affecting IP ownership
Assignment and Licensing Provisions: Legal mechanisms for transferring or licensing intellectual property rights between parties
Moral Rights: Rights of creators to protect the integrity and attribution of their works, particularly relevant for artistic works
First Sale Doctrine: Legal principle limiting copyright holder's control over physical copies of works after first sale
Fair Use Provisions: Legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, or education
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member countries
Paris Convention: International treaty providing protection for industrial property including patents and trademarks
Patent Cooperation Treaty: International patent law treaty providing unified procedure for patent filing across member countries
Madrid Protocol: International treaty facilitating global trademark registration and protection
