Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection, duration, registration, and enforcement of creative works
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) regulating patent rights, licensing, and protection of inventions
Trademark Act: Federal law (15 U.S.C.) covering trademark protection, licensing, and brand rights
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets across states
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions across states
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations specifically pertaining to royalty income and payments
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law prohibiting monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior
Clayton Act: Federal law supplementing antitrust regulations and addressing specific anti-competitive practices
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing fair competition and consumer protection
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations governing business licensing and operational requirements
State Royalty Reporting Requirements: State-specific rules for reporting and documenting royalty payments
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state regulations ensuring fair business practices and consumer rights
USPTO Requirements: Federal regulations governing patent and trademark registration and maintenance
Copyright Office Registration: Federal requirements for registering and protecting copyrighted works
