Copyright Act: Federal law (17 U.S.C.) governing copyright protection, essential for defining intellectual property rights subject to royalties
Patent Act: Federal law (35 U.S.C.) governing patent protection, relevant for technology-related royalty agreements
Trademark Act: Lanham Act provisions governing trademark protection and licensing
Trade Secrets Laws: Both federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized commercial laws adopted by states, particularly relevant for payment terms and commercial transactions
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax provisions specific to royalty income and payment structures
State Tax Regulations: State-specific tax requirements for royalty payments and income
Securities Laws: Federal and state regulations if royalty structures could be considered investment vehicles
Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act, Clayton Act, and FTC Act provisions governing competition and market fairness
Industry Regulations: Specific regulations governing entertainment, publishing, technology, or music industry standards
Financial Accounting Standards: Requirements for financial record-keeping, reporting, and audit procedures
Consumer Protection Laws: Federal and state statutes ensuring fair business practices and consumer rights
International IP Treaties: International agreements governing cross-border intellectual property rights and enforcement
Payment Processing Regulations: Banking and financial regulations governing payment methods and processing
