Intellectual Property Laws: Key federal statutes including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C. § 1831-1839), and Trademark Act (Lanham Act) that govern the protection and transfer of intellectual property rights
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Export Control Reform Act (ECRA) that control the transfer of technology to foreign entities
Data Protection and Privacy Laws: State-specific data privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), federal data protection regulations, and cybersecurity requirements governing the handling and transfer of sensitive data
Antitrust Laws: Federal competition laws including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act that regulate business practices and prevent anti-competitive behavior
Technology Transfer Regulations: Legislation such as the Bayh-Dole Act and Technology Transfer Commercialization Act that govern the transfer of technology, particularly in federally funded research
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific laws such as HIPAA (healthcare), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (financial), and DFARS (defense) that impose additional requirements on technology sharing in regulated industries
Contract Law: General contract law principles including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), state-specific contract laws, and Statute of Frauds that govern the formation and enforcement of agreements
Employment Law: Laws governing non-compete agreements, trade secret protection, and employee invention rights that affect technology sharing in employment contexts
