Copyright Act: 17 U.S.C. - Federal law governing software protection and licensing rights, essential for defining the scope of intellectual property protection in software licensing agreements
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital rights management and anti-circumvention provisions that may affect software protection measures
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Federal law governing unauthorized access to computer systems, relevant for defining terms of acceptable use and access restrictions
Federal Trade Commission Act: Federal consumer protection law that affects how software products can be marketed and sold to consumers
Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Federal law governing data privacy in electronic communications, crucial for software that involves data collection or transmission
Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA): State law adopted in Virginia and Maryland specifically governing software licenses and information technology contracts
Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA): State law governing electronic signatures and records, important for online software licensing agreements
State Data Privacy Laws: Various state-specific laws like CCPA (California) and SHIELD Act (New York) governing data privacy and security requirements
Export Administration Regulations (EAR): Federal regulations governing the export of commercial software and encryption technology
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): EU regulation that must be considered if the software may be used by or collect data from EU residents
Common Law Contract Principles: General contract law principles governing formation, interpretation, and enforcement of agreements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including aspects of software licensing and sales
