Intellectual Property Laws: Primary federal statutes including Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.), Patent Act (35 U.S.C.), Defend Trade Secrets Act, and Trademark Law (Lanham Act) governing IP rights and protection
Contract Law: State-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and common law principles governing contract formation and enforcement
Technology and Software Regulations: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), software licensing requirements, and open-source software regulations
Data Protection and Privacy: State privacy laws (e.g., CCPA), federal privacy laws, industry-specific regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and international compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR)
Employment Law: Work-for-hire provisions, independent contractor regulations, and non-compete/non-disclosure considerations
Export Control: Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) governing software export
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and Federal Trade Commission Act governing competition and market behavior
Consumer Protection: Federal Trade Commission regulations and state consumer protection laws ensuring consumer rights
Electronic Signatures: Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (ESIGN) and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) governing digital contract execution
Key Agreement Components: Essential elements including IP ownership, development responsibilities, confidentiality, quality standards, schedules, payments, warranties, dispute resolution, and termination provisions
