Schedule of Classes
278.33 sec. 1 - Copyright Reform (Fall 2009)
Instructor: Pamela Samuelson (view instructor's teaching evaluations | profile)
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Units: 2
Meeting Time: W 5:20-7:10
Meeting Location: 111
Course Control Number (Non-1Ls): 49759
Main Section Enrollment:
Enrolled: 13
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 18
As of: 11/25 06:43 AM
This seminar will consider various proposals to reform U.S. copyright law. This law is long, complex, incomprehensible in many respects, and lacking in normative heft. It is also the work product of 1950's era thinking and has proven to be brittle at times when one tries to apply it to situations that Congress could not and did not foresee in 1976 when it enacted the current law. Current copyright controversies, such as the Viacom v. YouTube and Cablevision cases, will serve as case studies for reform. Students will be expected to chose a copyright reform topic for their papers for the seminar, and each student will have an opportunity to present their thoughts about their reform proposal to the class.
Prerequisites:
At least one course in intellectual property
This course may satisfy the Writing Requirement.
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Exam Notes: P
Special Notes: LE(18)
Course Category: Technology and Intellectual Property
Course Subcategories:
Public Law and Policy
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