LAW 872 - Copyright

Institution:

Saint Louis University-Main Campus

Subject:

Law

Description:

Constitutional limitations on the federal copyright power; scope of federal preemption of state protection for creative work; the concept of originality in copyright law; categories of works protected under the Copyright Act; scope of protection for derivative and collective works; the concept of publication and its significance in copyright law; persons entitled to copyright; elements of copyright notice; registration and deposit of copyright works; the right to reproduce, adapt, distribute, perform and display, and the limitations on each; the concept of moral rights; duration and renewal of copyright; assignments and licenses of copyright; termination of copyright transfers; procedural and substantive aspects of copyright litigation; the defense of fair use; remedies available in infringement cases.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.slu.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 977-2222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.