Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Primary federal legislation governing patents in the United States, which provides the fundamental framework for patent rights, licensing, and enforcement
Bayh-Dole Act: Federal law governing patents resulting from federally funded research, including requirements for licensing and commercialization
Sherman Antitrust Act and Clayton Act: Federal antitrust laws that must be considered to ensure patent license agreements don't create anti-competitive effects
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use technologies, which may affect international licensing
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling defense-related technology transfers, crucial for patents involving defense technologies
State Contract Law: Relevant state's contract law principles that govern the formation and enforcement of the license agreement
State Antitrust Laws: State-specific competition laws that may impose additional requirements beyond federal antitrust regulations
State Trade Secret Laws: State laws protecting trade secrets that may be relevant when patent licenses include know-how or confidential information
USPTO Regulations: United States Patent and Trademark Office guidelines and requirements affecting patent licensing and marking
Federal Circuit Precedents: Court decisions from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit establishing binding precedents on patent licensing
Paris Convention: International treaty providing patent protection rights across member countries, relevant for international licensing
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT): International patent law treaty providing a unified procedure for patent filings in member countries
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement establishing minimum standards for intellectual property regulation in WTO member countries
