Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing software protection as intellectual property, covering rights of reproduction, distribution, and derivative works
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law protecting novel, non-obvious, and useful aspects of software innovations that may be patentable
Trade Secrets Act: Federal and state laws protecting proprietary information, including source code and development methodologies
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, though software licenses typically fall outside its scope
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act): California's comprehensive privacy law affecting how businesses collect, store, and use personal information
GDPR Compliance: EU privacy regulation that may apply if the software processes data of EU residents
E-SIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act): State-level law providing legal framework for electronic signatures and records
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including software licensing and marketing
State Data Breach Laws: Various state laws requiring notification and specific actions in case of data security breaches
Federal Arbitration Act: Federal law governing arbitration procedures and enforcement of arbitration agreements
Work for Hire Doctrine: Copyright law principle determining ownership of works created by employees or contractors
Open Source License Obligations: Legal requirements and obligations when incorporating open source software into development
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
