Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal law governing copyright protection, essential for protecting the source code as intellectual property
Trade Secrets Protection: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 - Federal law protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, crucial for source code protection
Patent Act: Federal law governing patents, may be relevant if the source code contains patented technologies or processes
State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, relevant for software licensing and sales
E-SIGN Act: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - Federal law governing electronic signatures and records
U.S. Bankruptcy Code: Federal bankruptcy laws, particularly Section 365 regarding executory contracts and protection of licensee rights
State Data Protection Laws: State-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy requirements
State Escrow Regulations: State-specific laws governing escrow services, including licensing requirements for escrow agents
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of technology and source code to foreign countries
Industry Compliance Requirements: Sector-specific regulations that may affect source code handling and storage (e.g., HIPAA for healthcare, GLBA for financial services)
