Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing the protection of original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works
Patent Act: 35 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing the protection of inventions and processes, providing inventors exclusive rights for a limited period
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): 15 U.S.C. - Federal legislation protecting brands, marks, and trade dress from infringement, dilution, and unfair competition
Trade Secrets Act and Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal legislation protecting confidential business information and providing federal remedies for trade secret misappropriation
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal legislation addressing copyright issues in the digital age, including online infringement and technological protection measures
State Trade Secret Laws: State-specific legislation providing additional protection for trade secrets and confidential information at the state level
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State IP Licensing Requirements: State-specific rules and regulations governing the licensing of intellectual property rights
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act - Federal legislation ensuring IP agreements don't create monopolies or unfair competition
International IP Treaties: Including Paris Convention, PCT, Berne Convention, and TRIPS Agreement - International frameworks for IP protection across borders
USPTO Regulations: Administrative rules and requirements from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office governing IP registration and maintenance
FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission guidelines on intellectual property licensing and competition
