Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) protecting novel inventions and processes that may be embedded in the software
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing protection for trade secrets and proprietary information in software development
Trademark Law (Lanham Act): Federal law protecting brands, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with the software
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and remedies
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy (e.g., CCPA in California)
Federal Privacy Laws: Various federal regulations governing data protection and privacy in specific sectors
Independent Contractor Classification Laws: Federal and state laws governing the classification of workers as independent contractors vs. employees
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing unauthorized access to computers and networks
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law protecting electronic communications from unauthorized interception
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations governing the export of technology and software to foreign countries
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices in commerce
Data Breach Notification Laws: State-specific requirements for notifying affected parties in case of data breaches
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations such as HIPAA for healthcare or GLBA for financial services that may apply to software development
