Copyright Law

Copyright law is unique in the greater intellectual property regime, as it protects original expression that is fixed in a tangible medium and is the product of authorship. This course is designed for creative professionals — such as screenwriters, musicians, documentary filmmakers or artists — who want to understand the scope and limits of which works can enjoy U.S. copyright protection. The course will introduce students to the workings of copyright law through an examination of the system’s

• Identify basic elements of copyright
• Describe what copyright protects and excludes
• Explain limits of copyright protection
• Analyze fair use and related doctrines extending from copyright