U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation governing copyright law (17 U.S.C.), which protects original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including online copyright infringement and digital rights management
Copyright Term Extension Act: Legislation that extended copyright terms in the United States, affecting duration of copyright protection
Fair Use Doctrine: Section 107 of the Copyright Act providing limitations on exclusive rights for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research
State Contract Laws: State-specific legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including publishing agreements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including sale of goods and licensing
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting against trademark infringement and false advertising
First Amendment: Constitutional protection of freedom of speech and expression, affecting publishing rights and restrictions
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across national borders
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in the digital environment
Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Rules governing fair trade practices and consumer protection in publishing industry
Right of Publicity Laws: State laws protecting individuals' right to control commercial use of their name, image, and likeness
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in publishing contracts
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of copyrighted works created by employees or contractors
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and restraints of trade in publishing industry
