Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. ���� 101-1332 - Primary federal law governing copyright protection of software and creative works in the United States
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing copyright issues in digital media, including anti-circumvention provisions and safe harbor protections
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA): Federal cybersecurity law that prohibits accessing a computer without authorization or exceeding authorized access
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection law that prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including software licensing
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): Model law adopted by some states governing software licenses and information technology contracts
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific laws protecting consumers from unfair practices, including software licensing terms
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
Export Control Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of software and technology to foreign countries
First Sale Doctrine: Legal concept limiting copyright holder's control over redistribution of copies after first sale, with special applications to software
Patent Law: Federal laws protecting novel, non-obvious inventions, including software-implemented innovations
Trade Secret Protection: Laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary software code
Contract Formation Principles: Legal requirements for valid contract formation including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity
Clickwrap/Browsewrap Agreement Law: Legal principles governing the enforceability of online agreements and software license acceptance
Open Source Licensing Requirements: Legal obligations and compliance requirements when using or incorporating open source software
