Lanham Act: Primary federal trademark law (15 U.S.C. ���� 1051 et seq.) governing trademark registration, protection, and enforcement
Trademark Counterfeiting Act: Federal law providing criminal penalties and enhanced civil remedies for trademark counterfeiting
Federal Trademark Dilution Act: Law protecting famous marks against dilution by blurring or tarnishment
State Trademark Laws: Individual state-specific trademark statutes providing additional protection and registration requirements
State Contract Laws: Laws governing contract formation, consideration, performance, breach, and remedies in the respective state
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law prohibiting monopolistic practices and restraints of trade
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing antitrust regulations, particularly regarding exclusive dealing arrangements
Federal Trade Commission Act: Law governing unfair competition and deceptive practices in commerce
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions governing the treatment of royalty income and payments
State Tax Laws: State-specific regulations on taxation of royalty payments and income
Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Consumer protection regulations affecting trademark licensing and usage
Quality Control Requirements: Legal obligations to maintain trademark quality and control over licensed usage
State Unfair Competition Laws: State-specific regulations preventing unfair business practices and protecting fair competition
Trade Secret Laws: Regulations protecting confidential business information that may be shared during trademark usage
International Tax Treaties: Agreements between countries governing the taxation of cross-border royalty payments
