Copyright Law in the Music Business
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Copyright Law in the Music Business at Coursera Overview
Duration | 10 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Copyright Law in the Music Business at Coursera Highlights
- This Course Plus the Full Specialization.
- Shareable Certificates.
- Graded Programming Assignments.
Copyright Law in the Music Business at Coursera Course details
- In this course taught by E. Michael Harrington, students will learn the basis for copyright including what is and is not covered by copyright law. This course will help clarify what rights artists have as creators as well as what the public is free to take from their work. Students will also learn what to do if someone copies their work and what to do if they are accused of copying someone else. Finally, the course will discuss how technology has changed copyright for the better (and worse) and how copyright laws may change in the coming years.
Copyright Law in the Music Business at Coursera Curriculum
Welcome to Copyright Law in the Music Industry!
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What You'll Learn in this Lesson
Overview of Copyright
What Copyright Does NOT Cover
The Difference Between Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks
The Six Exclusive Rights
The Six Exclusive Rights in Depth
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Case Study: Sarah and Taylor Swift
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Case Study: Sarah and Taylor Swift
Copyright In Practice
What You'll Learn in this Lesson
Co-writing
Co-writing in Practice
Fair Use
Fair Use in Practice
Independent Creation
Returning Works to the Public Domain
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Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
E. Michael's Analysis: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
Copyright In Practice
Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
Sound Recording and Sampling
What You'll Learn in this Lesson
Composition Copyright and Sound Recording Copyright
Sampling
The Difference Between Sampling and Replay/Interpolation
Legal Arguments Around Sampling and Replay/Interpolation
Case Study: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes
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E. Michael's Analysis: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes
Sound Recording and Sampling
Case Study: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes
Copyright Litigation
What You'll Learn in this Lesson
Lawyers and Judges
The Mechanics of a Lawsuit
Resolving Copyright Issues
Case Study: Blurred Lines
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Amicus Brief: Williams and Thicke v. Gaye
Copyright Litigation
Case Study: Williams and Thicke v. Gaye
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