Federal Patent Laws: Primary legislation including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), America Invents Act (AIA), and Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) for international patent rights
Employment Law: State-specific employment laws, 'work for hire' doctrine, and shop rights doctrine that affect patent ownership in employer-employee relationships
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Statute of Frauds requirements for ensuring valid contract formation
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal IP laws, state trade secret laws, and IP assignment requirements governing the transfer of patent rights
USPTO Regulations: Specific requirements from the US Patent and Trademark Office, including recording requirements for patent assignments (37 CFR �� 3.1) and patent marking requirements
Antitrust Regulations: Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission regulations governing competitive aspects of patent transfers
State-Specific Laws: State IP laws, contract enforcement provisions, and recording requirements that vary by jurisdiction
Key Agreement Components: Essential elements including party identification, patent description, scope of rights, consideration, warranties, assignment procedures, future rights, and dispute resolution
