Schedule of Classes
Class times for Fall, 2008 have not been released yet.278.31 sec. 1 - Copyright Law (Fall 2008)
Instructor: Pamela Samuelson (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 3
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Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49726
Copyright law will cover: what is (and is not) copyrightable subject matter, the originality and fixation requirements for copyright protection, ownership and transfer of rights issues, the scope of protection that copyright law affords to works of authorship, limiting principles, exceptions, and defenses to infringement, standards for judging direct and indirect infringement, and remedies available in copyright lawsuits. Both statutory and common law developments will be considered, as well as neighboring rights such as anti-circumvention rules. Current controversies about the contours of and theoretical underpinnings of copyright and the public domain will be discussed. While our study will mainly focus on U.S. law, comparative copyright law and international treaties affecting copyright law will also be given some attention.
Prerequisites:
Due to delays in contruction; this course will meet in Booth for the first week of the semester.
Exam Notes: TH
Course Category: Technology and Intellectual Property
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