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278.31 sec. 001 - Copyright Law (Spring 2027)
Instructor: Molly Van Houweling (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 3
Grading Designation: Graded
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
TuTh 08:35 AM - 09:50 AM
Location: Law 132
From January 12, 2027
To April 22, 2027
Course End: April 22, 2027
Class Number: 32861
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 81
As of: 10/29 07:05 PM
This course will focus on the principal features of U.S. copyright law: what is (and is not) copyrightable subject matter, its originality and fixation requirements, ownership and transfer of rights issues, in-depth analysis of the exclusive rights, 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. Coverage will include current controversies about the applicability of copyright to new technologies like generative artificial intelligence. No prior IP experience or coursework is required.
Exam Notes: (F) In-person Final Exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 3 hours
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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