Securities Act of 1933: Federal law that must be considered if the royalty agreement could be classified as a security, requiring registration and disclosure requirements
Securities Exchange Act of 1934: Federal law governing secondary trading of securities and ongoing reporting requirements if the royalty agreement is classified as a security
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the treatment and reporting of royalty payments for tax purposes
Patent Act: Federal law protecting patent rights if the royalty agreement involves patented innovations or technologies
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting creative works if the royalty agreement involves copyrighted materials
Trademark Act: Federal law protecting brand names and marks if the royalty agreement involves trademark usage
Trade Secrets Protection: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information that may be disclosed in the course of the royalty agreement
State Blue Sky Laws: State-specific securities laws that may apply to royalty agreements structured as securities
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Commercial Codes: State-specific regulations governing commercial transactions and business relationships
State Tax Laws: State-specific tax regulations affecting royalty payments and reporting requirements
SEC Regulations: Federal regulatory requirements for securities offerings and ongoing compliance if applicable
IRS Regulations: Specific tax regulations and guidelines for reporting and paying taxes on royalty income
Contract Common Law: Established legal principles governing contract formation, good faith dealing, and enforcement
Fiduciary Duty Laws: Legal obligations regarding trust and duty of care in business relationships, if applicable to the royalty arrangement
