Copyright law is unique in the greater intellectual property regime, as it protects original expression that is fixed in a tangible medium and is the product of authorship. This course is designed for creative professionals — such as screenwriters, musicians, documentary filmmakers or artists — who want to understand the scope and limits of which works can enjoy U.S. copyright protection. The course will introduce students to the workings of copyright law through an examination of the system’s basic principles, rules, and institutions. Topics will include; the justifications for copyright law, copyrightable subject matter, authorship, the nature and scope of copyright’s exclusive rights, fair use, and remedies for infringement.
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Identify the basic elements of copyright
Describe what copyright does and does not protect
Explain the limits of copyright protection
Analyze fair use and other complex doctrines that extend from copyright law
您将获得的技能
- Copyright
- Copyright Protection
- Fair Use
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What is Copyright?
We begin our examination of copyright law by exploring what works are eligible for copyright protection, and the basic requirements for attaining copyright protection.
Copyright's Basic Rights
So you have a copyright - what does that mean? This module explores the important bundle of rights that accompany copyright protection.
Copyright's Advanced Rights
What can you do with your copyright? This module explores the advanced rights available to copyright holders.
Limitations and Exceptions to Copyright
Under what circumstances do we limit the rights of copyright holders? This module examines the ever-important Fair Use Doctrine.
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Really great! I learned a lot. Though the time to peer review remains an issue. It is a good course.
it has to get updated, otherwise a brilliant course
Extremely informative, interesting and very well taught!
An excellent course, to understand the ever increasing scope and ambit of intellectual property rights and its discourse in Society!
关于 知识产权法 专项课程
Intellectual property is the currency of the tech world. The pharmaceutical patent for Lipitor generated over $100 billion in revenue, the copyright for the Harry Potter franchise has generated over $25 billion to date, and the trademarked brands of the world’s largest tech companies now eclipse $100 billion in value. But what makes these intangible assets so valuable?

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