Copyright Law: Key legislation includes U.S. Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and Copyright Term Extension Act, governing the protection of original works and their distribution.
Patent Law: Includes U.S. Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), software patent considerations, and patent rights and limitations that may affect the software's distribution and use.
Trademark Law: Governed by the Lanham Act (15 U.S.C.), covering the protection of marks and logos associated with the software.
Contract Law: Encompasses state-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and fundamental contract formation and enforcement principles.
Export Control Regulations: Includes Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) affecting international software distribution.
Warranty Law: Covers Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, state warranty laws, and disclaimer requirements for software products.
Liability Considerations: Encompasses product liability laws, limitations of liability, and indemnification provisions necessary for software distribution.
Competition Law: Includes Sherman Antitrust Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act governing fair competition and market practices.
Data Privacy Laws: Covers state-specific privacy laws, federal privacy regulations, and international privacy considerations if applicable.
Open Source Compliance: Addresses GPL compatibility, open source definition compliance, and OSI certification requirements for open source software licensing.
