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
Skills you will gain
- Copyright
- Copyright Protection
- Fair Use
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
What is Copyright?
Copyright's Basic Rights
Copyright's Advanced Rights
Limitations and Exceptions to Copyright
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Great course and amazing teacher! Very clear and interesting content. Totally recommend!
An excellent course, to understand the ever increasing scope and ambit of intellectual property rights and its discourse in Society!
Amazing job! Thank you for the course. I enjoyed it.
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