Federal Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Primary federal law governing copyrights in the United States, protecting original works of authorship
Federal Patent Act: 35 U.S.C. - Federal legislation governing patent rights, protection and enforcement in the United States
Trademark Act/Lanham Act: 15 U.S.C. - Federal trademark law protecting brands, logos, and other distinctive marks
Trade Secrets Act: 18 U.S.C. - Federal law protecting confidential business information that provides competitive advantage
State Contract Laws: State-specific legislation governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including contract principles
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations specifically relating to royalty payments and intellectual property income
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law prohibiting anticompetitive practices and monopolistic behavior in IP licensing
Clayton Act: Federal antitrust law supplementing the Sherman Act, addressing specific practices not explicitly covered in the Sherman Act
Federal Trade Commission Act: Legislation empowering the FTC to prevent unfair competition methods and deceptive practices
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for IP regulation among WTO members
Paris Convention: International treaty for industrial property protection, providing framework for patent and trademark rights
Patent Cooperation Treaty: International patent law treaty providing unified procedure for patent filing across member countries
State IP Laws: State-specific intellectual property protections and enforcement mechanisms
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations governing licensing of intellectual property rights
