UK, EU & US Copyright Law
The Course aims to provide the professional with an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the general principles of copyright law, mainly focusing on the law in the United Kingdom, The principles of United States copyright law and the major ‘copyright’ Directives on the European Union.
The Course will:
- Introduce the main international copyright conventions in the field
- Deal with rights in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works, films, sound recordings, broadcasts, cable programmes, computer programs and databases, performers’ rights and publishers’ rights;
- Cover both theoretical aspects and questions which arise in practice, in particular concerning infringement and available remedies;
- Include a unit devoted to the French and German laws on author’s rights and related rights;
- Examine thoroughly United States Law of Copyright in two units;
- Conclude with the main challenges in the field of copyright in particular those arising from international communication through satellite and the internet, and from digital technology generally.
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Who should apply?
This course is attended by Lawyers in Private Practice, In-House Legal Advisers, Senior Licensing Officers, Business Affairs Executives, Contracts Managers, Rights Executives, Trade Mark Specialists.
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What do our course graduates have to say?
“It has been challenging and enjoyable at the same time. It is well structured, informative and the seminars have been invaluable to meet like-minded people”
V & A Images
“Comprehensive, clear and concise. If you deal with copyright assets on an international basis this course is invaluable”
Turner Broadcasting Systems Europe
“Comprehensive and challenging review of copyright law from UK and overseas perspective. Helpful to practical applications at work”
Eversheds
Course Authors:
Dr Tanya Aplin
Professor Lionel Bently
Robert Burrell
Trevor Cook
Brigitte Lindner
Pascal Kamina
William McGrath
Dr Makeen Makeen
Professor Adrian Sterling
