U.S. Copyright Act of 1976: Primary federal legislation governing copyright law in the United States (17 U.S.C.), establishing basic rights of copyright owners, duration of copyright, and registration procedures
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including online copyright infringement and digital rights management
Copyright Term Extension Act: Legislation that extended copyright terms in the United States, affecting duration of rights protection
Works Made for Hire Doctrine: Provisions within copyright law determining ownership of works created during employment or specially commissioned works
State Contract Laws: State-specific legislation governing formation and enforcement of contracts, including requirements for validity and breach remedies
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized state laws governing commercial transactions, including contract formation and performance
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in interstate commerce
UETA: Uniform Electronic Transactions Act providing legal framework for electronic signatures and records at state level
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing collection, use, and protection of personal information
Berne Convention: International treaty governing copyright protection across member nations
Universal Copyright Convention: International copyright treaty providing copyright protection across participating countries
WIPO Copyright Treaty: International agreement addressing copyright protection in digital environment
First Amendment: Constitutional protection of free speech rights affecting publishing contracts and content restrictions
State Royalty Laws: State-specific regulations governing payment and reporting of royalties to authors
