Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal law governing copyright protection, essential for software licensing and intellectual property protection
Patent Act: 35 U.S.C. - Federal law protecting novel inventions and processes, relevant for software patents and related technologies
Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, including anti-circumvention provisions and ISP safe harbors
Uniform Commercial Code: Particularly Article 2, governing sales of goods and providing framework for commercial transactions
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act: State law (where adopted) specifically governing software licenses and computer information transactions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal law protecting consumers against unfair or deceptive trade practices in software licensing
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law addressing computer-related fraud and unauthorized access to protected computers
Export Administration Regulations: Federal regulations controlling the export of commercial and dual-use software and technology
Sherman Antitrust Act: Federal law prohibiting monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior in software licensing
Electronic Signatures Act: E-SIGN Act establishing legal equivalence of electronic signatures with handwritten signatures
Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Federal law governing consumer product warranties, including software warranties and disclaimers
State Data Breach Laws: Various state-specific laws requiring notification and protection measures in case of data breaches
California Consumer Privacy Act: State law providing California residents with data privacy rights, affecting software that processes personal information
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act: State law providing uniform rules for electronic transactions and records
Trade Secret Protection Laws: State and federal laws protecting proprietary information and trade secrets in software
