Copyright Law: Primary legislation including Copyright Act of 1976, Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), Copyright Term Extension Act, and works made for hire provisions. These form the foundation for video content protection and licensing.
Intellectual Property Laws: Broader IP protection framework including trademark law, patent law (for technology-related aspects), and trade secret protection that may affect video content and distribution methods.
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that govern the formation and enforcement of licensing agreements.
Digital Media Laws: Electronic Communications Privacy Act and Stored Communications Act, which regulate digital content transmission and storage.
FCC Regulations: Federal Communications Commission regulations including broadcasting standards and content restrictions that may affect video distribution.
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations and state-specific consumer protection laws ensuring fair business practices and consumer rights.
Privacy Laws: Video Privacy Protection Act, Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, and state privacy laws governing the handling of user data and content privacy.
Entertainment Industry Regulations: SAG-AFTRA agreements and music licensing requirements that may affect video content production and distribution.
International Laws: International copyright treaties, cross-border licensing requirements, and WIPO treaties for international content distribution.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Platform-specific requirements and distribution channel requirements that may affect how video content is licensed and distributed.
