U.S. Copyright Act: The primary federal copyright law of the United States (17 U.S.C.) that governs copyright protection, registration, and enforcement
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, anti-circumvention provisions, and online service provider liability
Copyright Term Extension Act: Law extending copyright terms and determining duration of copyright protection
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions, including contract provisions
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member nations
Universal Copyright Convention: International copyright treaty providing copyright protection between signatory countries
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International treaty addressing copyright protection in digital environment
Work-for-hire Doctrine: Legal concept determining ownership of copyrighted works created during employment or by commission
Fair Use Provisions: Legal doctrine allowing limited use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as criticism, commentary, or education
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Moral Rights: Author's non-economic rights including right of attribution and integrity (limited in US)
Digital Publishing Rights: Rights specifically pertaining to electronic and digital distribution of published works
Open Access Requirements: Regulations governing public accessibility of published works, particularly in academic contexts
Subsidiary Rights: Secondary rights including adaptation, serialization, and merchandise rights
Territory Rights: Geographical limitations and permissions for publication and distribution
Translation Rights: Rights governing the translation and publication in different languages
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