Copyright Act of 1976: Primary federal law governing copyright protection in the US (17 U.S.C.), establishing basic rights for copyright holders and duration of protection
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues specific to digital content, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections
Computer Software Copyright Act of 1980: Amendment to Copyright Act explicitly extending copyright protection to computer software and related materials
Federal Software Protection Act: Legislation providing specific protections for software intellectual property rights
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, relevant for software licensing agreements involving commercial transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel, non-obvious inventions, potentially applicable to certain software features
Trade Secret Laws: State and federal laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary software code
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations governing international distribution of software and technology
First Sale Doctrine: Copyright law principle limiting copyright holder's control after first sale, with specific applications to software licensing
Fair Use Provisions: Copyright law doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as research or criticism
Work for Hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of copyrighted works created by employees or contractors
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, applicable to software sold to consumers
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing the collection, use, and protection of user data in software applications
Federal Privacy Regulations: Federal laws and regulations governing privacy and data protection in software applications
GDPR Compliance Considerations: EU privacy regulation with potential implications for US software licenses if European users are involved
