MGMT X 448.84 - Copyright Law in the Entertainment Industry
145950
Delivery Options
In-Person
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Course Description
What is intellectual property and how does it apply to the entertainment industry? As the ownership of intellectual property continues to be the lifeblood of the industry and the source of income for many, this course answers these questions while providing a general overview of intellectual property rights with a focus on copyright law and its role in the film, music, and digital online industries, including such related areas as celebrity endorsements and branding. Specific topics covered include authorship and copyright ownership; fair use; how copyrights are licensed and controlled in the entertainment industry; copyright "mechanics," such as registration and notice; copyright legislation and Congress; and duration of copyright. Also examined is the role of copyright in the entertainment industry and its interaction with other business and legal principles, key court cases and international copyright protection.Course Outline
A general overview of intellectual property rights with a focus on copyright law and its role in the film, music, and digital online industries, including such related areas as celebrity endorsements and branding.Accrediting Associations
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Acting : Elective Courses
- Business and Management of Entertainment : Elective Courses, Suggested Electives
- Cinematography : Elective Courses
- Directing : Elective Courses
- Entertainment Studies : Elective Courses
- Film and TV Development : Elective Courses
- General Business Studies : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in Accounting : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in Entrepreneurship : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in Finance : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in International Trade and Commerce : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in Leadership : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in Marketing : Electives - Business Management
- General Business Studies with Concentration in Real Estate : Electives - Business Management
- Music Supervision : Required Courses
- Producing : Elective Courses
- Study Abroad at UCLA Program : Required
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