Trade Secret Laws: Primary federal and state legislation including the Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA) and Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) of 2016 that protect confidential business information providing competitive advantage
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Patent Act, Trademark laws, and Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) governing the protection of creative works, inventions, and branding in game development
Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, consideration, duration, and termination rights that affect the validity and enforceability of the NDA
Employment Laws: State-specific employment laws and independent contractor regulations that may impact the relationship between parties and the scope of confidentiality obligations
Gaming Industry Regulations: Industry-specific requirements including Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) guidelines and platform-specific confidentiality requirements
Data Protection Laws: State data privacy laws and federal data protection regulations governing the handling and protection of sensitive information
Competition Laws: Antitrust considerations and state-specific non-compete provisions that may affect the scope and enforceability of confidentiality restrictions
Electronic Signature Laws: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) governing the validity of electronic contract execution
