Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal legislation governing patent rights, infringement, and remedies in the United States. Essential for patent-related settlement terms.
Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law protecting original works of authorship and defining copyright ownership, infringement, and remedies.
Lanham Act (15 U.S.C.): Federal trademark law governing trademark protection, unfair competition, and related IP rights.
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including definitions and remedies for misappropriation.
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation.
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, relevant where IP involves sale of goods.
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and restraints of trade in IP settlements.
Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law addressing specific anticompetitive practices, including exclusive dealing arrangements.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair competition and deceptive practices, relevant for IP settlement terms.
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the treatment of IP settlement payments and related transactions.
Securities Exchange Act: Federal securities law requiring disclosure of material IP settlements by public companies.
Paris Convention: International treaty providing protection for industrial property rights across member countries.
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement establishing minimum standards for IP protection and enforcement.
Statute of Frauds: State law requirements for certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Laws: Federal and state laws governing mediation and arbitration provisions in settlement agreements.
