Copyright Laws: Primary legislation includes Copyright Act of 1976, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Copyright Term Extension Act, and Visual Artists Rights Act. These laws govern the protection and licensing of creative works.
Trademark Laws: Including the Lanham Act and Federal Trademark Dilution Act, which protect marks, logos, and brand elements that might be included in media content.
Privacy and Publicity Rights: State-specific right of publicity laws and federal/state privacy laws that protect individual privacy and the right to control commercial use of one's likeness.
Communications Laws: Communications Act of 1934, Telecommunications Act of 1996, and FCC regulations governing broadcast and communications media.
Digital and Internet Laws: Electronic Communications Privacy Act, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and DMCA provisions specifically relating to digital content distribution.
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions that govern the formation and enforcement of licensing agreements.
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal Trade Commission Act and state-specific consumer protection laws ensuring fair business practices and consumer rights.
International Treaties: Berne Convention, WIPO Copyright Treaty, and international licensing regulations for cross-border media distribution.
Industry-Specific Regulations: FCC regulations, MPAA guidelines, and RIAA standards specific to different types of media content and distribution.
Anti-Trust Laws: Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act provisions to ensure licensing agreements don't create unfair market conditions or monopolistic practices.
