Intellectual Property: Copyright

Catalog description

Copyright law is the engine that drives not only such traditional entertainment and information industries as music, book publishing, news, and motion pictures, but also software, video games, and other digital products. This course examines all aspects of copyright law and practice, as well as the business and policy challenges and opportunities that the internet and artificial intelligence present for the exploitation of copyrighted works. There are no prerequisites for this class. Elements used in grading: Final Exam (open book); attendance and class participation may be considered at the margin. A detailed description of how the class will be conducted, including reading assignments and modes of student participation, appears in the course syllabus. Elements used in grading: