Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works, including software code and documentation
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel inventions and technological innovations in software
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets across states, including proprietary software components
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law protecting consumers against unfair or deceptive trade practices in software licensing
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing computer-related fraud and unauthorized access to protected computers
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in software agreements
UETA: State-level law governing electronic transactions and signatures in software agreements
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial software and technology
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and handling of data breaches in software systems
CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act governing privacy rights and data protection for California residents
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy law affecting software handling protected health information
GLBA: Financial services privacy law affecting software handling financial information
Sherman Act: Federal antitrust law preventing monopolistic practices in software licensing
Warranty Law: State and federal laws governing express and implied warranties in software products
