U.S. Copyright Act: Primary federal legislation governing copyright protection, including software protection under 17 U.S.C.
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including anti-circumvention provisions and online service provider liability
Computer Software Copyright Act: Specific provisions for software copyright protection, including rules for software registration and infringement
Patent Act: Federal legislation governing patent protection, relevant for software with novel technical solutions
Trade Secrets Protection: Laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary code
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing aspects
State Consumer Protection Laws: Various state-specific regulations protecting consumer rights in software licensing
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial software and technology
Electronic Signatures Laws: E-SIGN Act and UETA governing the validity of electronic signatures in software licensing
Data Privacy Laws: State and federal regulations governing the collection, use, and protection of user data
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act: State law (where adopted) specifically governing software licenses and information technology contracts
Liability Limitation Statutes: State-specific laws governing the extent to which software providers can limit their liability
