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Intellectual Property Law SpecializationUniversity of Pennsylvania

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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. 
We will also explore real-world examples of legal battles surrounding copyright law, from the recent litigation over Robin Thicke’s hit song “Blurred Lines” to more peculiar cases such as the infamous “monkey selfie” case. By understanding what copyright does and does not protect, producers of creative expression will be able to protect and maximize the commercial value of their works.

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Subtitles: English, Spanish

What you will learn

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

Skills you will gain

CopyrightCopyright ProtectionFair Use

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Course 2 of 4 in the

Intellectual Property Law Specialization

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Approx. 13 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: English, Spanish

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Shyam Balganesh

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University of Pennsylvania

The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week

Week 1

3 hours to complete

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.

3 hours to complete

10 videos (Total 60 min), 2 readings, 4 quizzes

10 videos

Introduction1m

What Copyright is NOT (Copyright Basics)7m

What Copyright Is1m

What is Expression?7m

Differentiating Expression from Ideas8m

The Merger Doctrine5m

Expression Does Not Extend to Facts6m

Originality7m

Creative Spark8m

Authorship6m

2 readings

Pre-Course Survey (Optional)10m

What You Don't Know About Copyright25m

4 practice exercises

What Copyright is Not30m

Quiz on Expression30m

Expression vs. Ideas2m

Module 1 Quiz20m

Week

Week 2

3 hours to complete

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.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 47 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

The Reproduction Right4m

The Reproduction Right: Actual Copying9m

The Reproduction Right: Substantial Similarity6m

Software Reproduction Right7m

The Distribution Right5m

Distribution on the Internet3m

First Sale Doctrine4m

2 readings

Harney vs. Sony and A&E25m

Can You "Import" Expensive Textbooks?30m

3 practice exercises

Reproduction Right30m

Distribution Right30m

Module 2 Quiz20m

Week

Week 3

3 hours to complete

Copyright's Advanced Rights

What can you do with your copyright? This module explores the advanced rights available to copyright holders.

3 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 41 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

8 videos

The Adaptation Right5m

The Public Performance Right4m

The Aereo Case6m

The Public Display Right3m

Authorship4m

Moral Rights7m

Right of Integrity4m

Attribution Rights4m

2 readings

Optional Reading: Aereo Case30m

Moral Rights - U.S. vs. Europe30m

3 practice exercises

The Adaptation Right30m

Authorship30m

Module 3 Quiz20m

Week

Week 4

3 hours to complete

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.

3 hours to complete

5 videos (Total 35 min), 3 readings, 3 quizzes

5 videos

Understanding Copyright Limits4m

The Basics of Fair Use10m

Ordinary Fair Use9m

Transformative Fair Use5m

Technological Fair Use5m

3 readings

What is Fair Use?30m

Concluding Thoughts10m

Post-Course Survey (Optional)10m

2 practice exercises

Fair Use Basics30m

Ordinary Fair Use30m

About the Intellectual Property Law Specialization

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?

Through the courses in this specialization, you will learn the differences between the various forms of U.S. intellectual property rights, including patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and their various applications to human innovations. Drawing from that knowledge, you will then work to develop a trademark strategy for a company, analyze a patent document, and address a copyright cease-and-desist request. After completing these hands-on projects, you will have the necessary framework to craft integrated intellectual property strategies tailored to an organization’s core business goals.

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