Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Primary federal legislation protecting software and other creative works, essential for establishing ownership and protection of the software code
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law that criminalizes production and dissemination of technology designed to circumvent digital copyright protection measures
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal legislation that addresses computer-related crimes and unauthorized access to computer systems
Federal Trade Commission Act: Legislation governing unfair business practices and consumer protection in software licensing and distribution
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Article 2 governs sales of goods and may apply to software licensing transactions depending on jurisdiction
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland specifically governing software licenses and other computer information transactions
State Contract Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): California's comprehensive data privacy law that may apply if the software processes California residents' personal information
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Required compliance if software handles protected health information
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act: Financial services regulation that applies if the software handles financial data or is used in financial services
Patent Laws: Federal laws protecting novel, non-obvious technological innovations in software
Trade Secret Laws: State and federal laws protecting confidential business information and proprietary software components
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations controlling the export and transfer of certain technologies and software
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR): Federal regulations controlling the export of defense-related technologies and software
