Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C. ���� 101-1332) governing copyright protection of original works, including software. Essential for defining ownership and protection of the licensed software.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including anti-circumvention provisions and ISP safe harbors. Relevant for software protection measures.
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law concerning unauthorized access to computer systems. Important for defining acceptable use and access terms in the license.
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law governing unfair and deceptive practices in commerce. Relevant for ensuring license terms are fair and transparent.
Uniform Commercial Code Article 2: State-adopted uniform law governing sales of goods. May apply to software licenses depending on jurisdiction interpretation.
UCITA: Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act - specialized state law for software licenses and computer information transactions, adopted in some states.
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation.
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use items, including software and technology.
ITAR: International Traffic in Arms Regulations - controls export and import of defense-related articles and services, including certain types of software.
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state laws governing data privacy and protection, such as CCPA in California. Relevant if software processes personal data.
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting inventions and innovations, including software-related patents that might be incorporated in the licensed software.
Trade Secret Laws: State and federal laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets, relevant for proprietary software components.
Trademark Laws: Federal and state laws protecting marks, logos, and brand identifiers associated with the software.
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, potentially applicable to software sold to consumers.
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific regulations like HIPAA for healthcare, GLBA for financial services, that may affect software deployment and use in regulated industries.
