LAW 6415 - Copyright Law

Institution:

University of Dayton

Subject:

Law

Description:

This course introduces students to basic copyright principles and issues and explores the question of whether and how copyright law is likely to change in the future, particularly with the advent of new technologies, a developing knowledge-based economy and an environment of global commerce. The course will survey the historical background, public policies and basic foundations of copyright law. Students will study the Copyright Act of 1976 and its amendments, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, international treaties, transfers of rights, and infringement and its defenses. The course will discuss these issues in the context of a variety of different industries or fields, such as the entertainment industry, visual arts and publishing, the computer industry, cyberspace and, to some degree, the interests of libraries. Students in the Intellectual Property, Cyberlaw and Creativity track must take LAW 6415 or LAW 6425. Upper-level. Credit Type A.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.udayton.edu

Phone Number:

(937) 229-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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