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U.S. Patent Act and AIA: Primary federal legislation governing patent law in the United States (35 U.S.C.) and the America Invents Act, which modernized the U.S. patent system. These laws establish the fundamental requirements for patent applications, inventorship, and patent rights.

State Contract Laws: General principles of contract formation, interpretation, and enforcement that vary by state. These laws govern the basic validity and enforceability of the joint patent application agreement.

Employment Law Considerations: Laws governing employee invention rights, shop rights doctrine, and the interaction between employment agreements and patent ownership. Critical for determining legitimate claim to inventions.

Trade Secret Protection: The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) and state-specific trade secret laws that protect confidential information during the patent application process and collaboration.

Export Control Regulations: ITAR and EAR regulations governing the export of controlled technologies and technical data to foreign parties, which may affect international collaboration on patent applications.

USPTO Requirements: Specific requirements from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office regarding inventor declarations, assignment recordings, and joint inventor rights and obligations.

Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act provisions that ensure the patent collaboration doesn't create anti-competitive effects in the market.