Media & Internet Platforms, IP Licenses and Changing Technologies

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This course will provide a practical overview of how Intellectual Property rights are licensed, with a focus on constant technological change and in Media, Entertainment and the Internet. Students will explore key issues in the IP licenses that establish the legal foundation to create and distribute content that entertains, informs and connects people. The class will review real-world examples of contract provisions and drafting techniques, including complex agreements between creative artists, producers, distributors, innovators, media companies and technology platforms.