Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law governing patents, patent rights, and patent protection in the United States
Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law protecting original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, musical, and artistic works
Trademark Act (Lanham Act): Federal law governing trademark registration, protection, and enforcement
Trade Secrets Act: Federal law protecting confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including sales and licensing
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law prohibiting monopolistic business practices and anti-competitive behavior
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing the Sherman Act, addressing specific anti-competitive practices
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law creating the FTC and prohibiting unfair methods of competition and deceptive practices
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the treatment and reporting of royalty income
International IP Treaties: Various international agreements governing intellectual property rights across borders
TRIPS Agreement: International agreement setting minimum standards for intellectual property regulation
Paris Convention: International treaty for the protection of industrial property
PCT Treaty: Patent Cooperation Treaty providing unified procedure for patent filing across member countries
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations governing business and professional licensing
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting consumer rights and interests in commercial transactions
Product Liability Laws: Laws governing manufacturer liability for products, including licensed technologies
