U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal copyright law (17 U.S.C.) governing rights of authors and publishers, including provisions for copyright protection, transfer, and licensing
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including online content protection and liability provisions
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act governing the validity of electronic signatures and records in publishing agreements
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing framework for electronic transactions and signatures at state level
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations, including CCPA, affecting data protection requirements for authors and publishers
NIH Public Access Policy: Federal requirement mandating public access to NIH-funded research publications
Creative Commons Licensing: Standardized licensing framework commonly used in open access publishing to specify usage rights
State Contract Laws: State-specific contract formation and enforcement principles affecting publishing agreements
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized commercial laws adopted by states affecting contract formation and enforcement
Berne Convention: International copyright treaty establishing basic rights for literary and artistic works across member countries
Fair Use Doctrine: Legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as commentary, criticism, or research
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of works created in the course of employment or specifically commissioned works
