Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing copyright assignments, including work-for-hire doctrine and registration requirements for transfer of copyrighted works
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal legislation covering patent assignment requirements, recording procedures with USPTO, and protection of inventor rights
Lanham Act (15 U.S.C.): Federal trademark law addressing trademark assignments, associated goodwill transfer requirements, and quality control provisions
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law establishing trade secret protection measures, confidentiality requirements, and legal definition of trade secrets
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, consideration, and enforceability of assignment agreements
State Employment Laws: State-level regulations governing employment relationships, non-compete provisions, and state-specific IP rights
Employee Invention Laws: State-specific laws governing ownership and assignment of inventions created by employees during employment
Shop Rights Doctrine: Common law principle giving employers non-exclusive rights to use employees' inventions created using employer resources
Moral Rights: Legal rights protecting the personal and reputational value of creative works, particularly relevant for artistic works
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of intellectual property and technical data to foreign countries
Antitrust Laws: Federal and state regulations preventing anti-competitive practices in IP assignments and licensing
