15 U.S.C. § 1125
Trademark — false designation
Creates liability for false designations of origin, including unregistered trademark infringement and false advertising.
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17 U.S.C. § 106
Exclusive rights in copyright
Lists the rights a copyright owner holds, such as reproduction, distribution, and public display.
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17 U.S.C. § 107
Fair use
Allows limited use of copyrighted work without permission for purposes like criticism, comment, teaching, or research.
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17 U.S.C. § 512
DMCA safe harbor
Shields online platforms from liability for user-posted infringement if they remove content after proper notice.
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18 U.S.C. § 1836
Trade secret misappropriation
Gives trade-secret owners a federal civil claim against misappropriation.
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