The seminar presents an introduction to the legal and policy issues raised by computers and information technology. In addition, students are given, through papers and presentations, the opportunity to explore areas of particular interest to them. The protection of literary and other intellectual property, including books, music, art, drama, and other forms of expression, with primary emphasis upon the Copyright Act of 1976. The seminar focuses upon problems of copyright registration and licensing in the United States and abroad, and upon litigation, including jurisdiction, proof of copyright infringement, and remedies. The seminar also covers topics that relate to the particular externships in any given semester.
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This course analyzes the types of contracts and agreements used in various sectors of the entertainment industry, including those contracts covering motion picture and television packaging. The course also discusses the unions and guilds having jurisdiction over creative persons and production companies, antitrust cases pertinent to the motion picture industry, and some copyright and intellectual property problems. Class discussion focuses on draftsmanship and key clauses. Myron Cohen A study of statutory protection afforded to inventors under the U.S. patent laws. Emphasis is placed on the nature of inventions that are patentable under the U.S. law, the conditions of patentability, the rights afforded a patentee, and remedies for infringement of a U.S. patent.