Bayh-Dole Act: Federal law governing intellectual property arising from federal government-funded research, particularly important for university and research institution tech transfers
Federal Technology Transfer Act (FTTA): Enables federal laboratories to enter into cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs) with private sector entities and transfer technology
U.S. Patent Laws: Title 35 of U.S. Code governing patent rights, protection, and enforcement essential for tech transfer agreements
Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, including software and technical documentation
Trade Secrets Act: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information that provides competitive advantage
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Controls the export and transfer of commercial and dual-use technologies and technical data
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Controls the export and transfer of defense-related technologies and technical data
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and FTC Act governing competition and monopoly concerns in technology licensing
FDA Regulations: Regulations governing medical and biotechnology transfers, including compliance requirements for medical devices and pharmaceuticals
HIPAA: Healthcare privacy law affecting medical technology transfers and healthcare-related software
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
International Trade Agreements: WTO agreements, TRIPS, and bilateral treaties affecting international technology transfers
Data Protection Laws: GDPR and state-specific data protection requirements affecting technology with data processing capabilities
