LAW 714 - Copyright Law

Unit(s): 3

This course covers copyright law, which protects certain intellectual property rights of authors, artists, designers, computer program writers, composers and performers. Among other things, the course explores the history and scope of copyright law, initial ownership principles, transfers and formalities, enforcement, liability for infringement and the “fair use” doctrine. It also investigates how technological advances and the increased exploitation of copyright has affected debate and discourse in this area. Finally, the course hones students’ abilities to advise creators, authors and users of data, information and creative works.

Restriction: Class restrictions exclude Law 1st Yr. Full time, Law 1st Yr. Part Time and Law 1st Yr. Part Time Day; College restricted to School of Law
School of Law