Copyright Act (17 U.S.C.): Federal law governing copyright protection for original works including software code, documentation, and related materials
Patent Act (35 U.S.C.): Federal law protecting novel, non-obvious, and useful inventions, including software-related innovations and processes
Defend Trade Secrets Act: Federal law providing uniform protection for trade secrets, including proprietary software code and development methodologies
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law protecting brands, logos, and other distinctive marks associated with the software
State Privacy Laws: Various state-specific privacy regulations (e.g., CCPA, SHIELD Act) governing data collection, processing, and protection
Federal Privacy Laws: Sector-specific privacy regulations including HIPAA (healthcare), GLBA (financial), and COPPA (children's privacy)
Uniform Commercial Code: State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including software licensing and service agreements
E-SIGN Act: Federal law establishing legal validity of electronic signatures and records in commercial transactions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law prohibiting unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including software services and digital products
State Data Breach Laws: State-specific requirements for notification and response in case of data security breaches
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
ITAR: Federal regulations controlling the export of defense-related software and technical data
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing wage, hour, and employment standards affecting software development teams
State Contract Laws: State-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal and state laws governing classification and treatment of independent contractors in software development
