Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing copyright protection for original works of authorship, including software code and documentation
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law governing patent protection for inventions, including software-related innovations and processes
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including proprietary software development methods and tools
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brands and marks associated with software products and services
State Privacy Laws (e.g., CCPA): State-specific laws governing data privacy and protection, with California's CCPA being a prominent example
HIPAA: Federal law governing privacy and security of medical information if the software handles healthcare data
GLBA: Federal law governing privacy of financial information if the software handles financial data
COPPA: Federal law protecting children's privacy online if the software collects data from children under 13
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law governing wages, hours, and fair labor practices for employees involved in the development process
Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state laws governing classification and treatment of independent contractors in software development
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and sales
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial software and technology to foreign countries
International Traffic in Arms Regulations: Federal regulations controlling export of defense-related software and technical data
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific laws requiring notification and response procedures in case of data breaches
ESIGN Act: Federal law ensuring legal validity of electronic signatures and records in software contracts
UETA: Uniform state law providing legal framework for electronic transactions and signatures
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices in software development and licensing
FISMA: Federal law establishing information security standards for federal agencies and their contractors
