Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal legislation governing software protection as intellectual property, providing the foundation for software licensing rights
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital rights management and anti-circumvention of technological protection measures
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation covering unauthorized access and computer crimes, relevant for license enforcement and security provisions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law concerning consumer protection and fair business practices in software licensing
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law, particularly Article 2, governing sales of goods and commercial transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
State Consumer Protection Laws: State-specific legislation protecting consumer rights in software licensing transactions
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy, such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
GDPR Compliance: European Union data protection regulation that may apply if the software handles data of EU residents
International Copyright Treaties: Various international agreements protecting intellectual property rights across borders
Cross-border Data Transfer Regulations: Laws governing the transfer of data between different jurisdictions
Contract Common Law: Established legal principles and precedents governing contract formation and enforcement
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): Specialized law adopted by some states specifically governing software licenses and information technology contracts
Software License Case Law: Judicial precedents and decisions specifically related to software licensing disputes
Patent Law: Federal legislation protecting novel inventions, which may apply to certain software features or functionalities
