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This course studies the ability of authors, publishers, artists and others to control the distribution, sale, copying and performance of their works. Topics will include the subject matter of copyright, requirements for copyright, proof of infringement and remedies. The course will cover the application of copyright law to music and literature as well as the rapidly developing use of copyright law to protect high technology products such as computer programs. Students interested in pursuing careers in high technology law should seriously consider taking classes in both copyright and patent law. There will be a final examination. LL74601.
First Assignment
1/6/03--For our first class (Tuesday, January 7, 2003), please read the following in the casebook, Craig Joyce, et al., Copyright Law (5th ed. 2001): pp. 1-3, 15-28, 58-70.
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