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278.31 sec. 001 - Copyright Law (Spring 2025)
Instructor: Pamela Samuelson (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 11:20 AM - 12:35 PM
Location: Law 132
From January 14, 2025
To April 24, 2025
Course End: April 24, 2025
Class Number: 32821
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 54
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 81
As of: 12/30 08:45 AM
This course will focus on the principal features of U.S. copyright law: what is (and is not) copyrightable subject matter, the originality and fixation requirements for copyright protection, 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. 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. Comparative copyright law and international treaties affecting copyright law will also be given some attention. Students who have previously taken Intellectual Property Law are eligible to also take this course. Students without an IP background are also welcome.
Exam Notes: (F) In-class final exam
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Exam Length: 3.5 hours
Course Category: Intellectual Property and Technology Law
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