Intellectual Property Laws: Core federal IP statutes including Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Trademark Act (15 U.S.C.), Trade Secrets Act (18 U.S.C.), and Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA)
Export Control Regulations: Includes Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act (FIRRMA)
Antitrust Laws: Federal competition laws including Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act
Technology Transfer-Specific Legislation: Specialized legislation including Bayh-Dole Act (for federally funded research), Stevenson-Wydler Technology Innovation Act, and Federal Technology Transfer Act
Industry-Specific Regulations: Regulatory frameworks specific to particular industries, such as FDA regulations and FCC regulations
State Laws: State-specific regulations including contract laws, trade secret protections, and technology transfer regulations
Tax Considerations: Internal Revenue Code provisions related to licensing income and state tax regulations affecting technology transfer
Contract Law: General contract law principles including Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and state contract law provisions
Competition Law: Federal antitrust guidelines specifically relating to the licensing of intellectual property
International Considerations: International frameworks including IP treaties, TRIPS Agreement, PCT provisions, and foreign jurisdiction requirements when applicable
