Intellectual Property Laws: Primary federal statutes including Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Trademark Act (Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C.), and Trade Secrets Protection (Defend Trade Secrets Act)
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Statute of Frauds requirements governing formation and enforcement of contracts
Tax Laws: Internal Revenue Code provisions on royalty income, state tax regulations on royalty payments, and relevant international tax treaties
Competition Laws: Antitrust regulations including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act to ensure compliance with competition requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific requirements including entertainment industry regulations, technology licensing requirements, and FDA regulations for pharmaceutical/medical royalties
Financial Reporting Requirements: SEC regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for proper financial reporting of royalty arrangements
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state consumer protection statutes and truth in advertising regulations affecting royalty arrangements
International Considerations: International IP treaties, foreign licensing requirements, and export control regulations for cross-border royalty agreements
