University of Pennsylvania

Copyright Law

Shyam Balganesh

Instructor: Shyam Balganesh

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.8

(340 reviews)

12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
97%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Identify the basic elements of copyright

  • Describe what copyright does and does not protect

  • Explain the limits of copyright protection

  • Analyze fair use and other complex doctrines that extend from copyright law

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There are 4 modules in this course

We begin our examination of copyright law by exploring what works are eligible for copyright protection, and the basic requirements for attaining copyright protection.

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10 videos2 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

So you have a copyright - what does that mean? This module explores the important bundle of rights that accompany copyright protection.

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8 videos2 readings3 assignments

What can you do with your copyright? This module explores the advanced rights available to copyright holders.

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8 videos2 readings3 assignments

Under what circumstances do we limit the rights of copyright holders? This module examines the ever-important Fair Use Doctrine.

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5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 peer review

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Shyam Balganesh
University of Pennsylvania
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