Copyright Law

Required Text
-Cohen, et. al, Copyright in a Global Information Economy (2d ed. Aspen 2006) [noted as "CB" on syllabus]
-Cohen, et. al, Copyright in a Global Information Economy: Case and Statutory Supplement 2008 [noted as "Supp." on syllabus]

Casebook website: http://www.coolcopyright. com

Syllabus

NOTE: This class requires the IP Survey course as a prerequisite. Many of the reading assignments include cases that I consider to be "review," i.e. cases that were covered as part of the curriculum in the IP Survey class. These cases are designated as "Review Cases" on the syllabus. I expect you to read these cases to the extent you need to in order to refresh your understanding of them. This is especially important as the vast majority of "Review Cases" are the precedent setting cases in the area. We will not review these cases in detail during class discussion, but you will be expected to be familiar with these cases as we discuss the other assigned cases and the concepts at issue.

I. Introduction
January 12
CB pp. 3-42
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II. The Subject Matter of Copyright Law
Chp. 2. Authors, Writings, and Progress
A. The Elements of Copyrightable Subject Matter
January 14
1 & 2. Fixation and Originality
CB. pp. 45-72
Supp. pp. 349-354
Review Cases: Bleistein.
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January 19
No Class -- MLK Holiday

January 21
3. Idea/Expression Dichotomy
CB pp. 72-90
Review Case: Baker v. Selden
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January 26
4. Derivative Works
CB pp. 90-101
4. Compilations
CB 101-110
Review Case: Feist
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January 28
B. Who is an Author?
CB pp. 110-138
Supp. pp. 354-355
Review Case: CCNV v. Reid
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Chp. 3 Acquiring, Keeping and Transferring Copyright
February 2
A. Formalities
CB pp.139-152
Supp. p. 357

B. Duration
CB pp.153-169
Review case: Eldred v. Ashcroft
Supp. p. 358
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Professor Gassaway's duration chart
Professor Bell's chart


February 4
C. Renewals and Terminations of Transfers
CB pp. 169-182
Supp. p. 359
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Chp. 4. Boundary Problems
February 9
B. Computer Software
CB pp. 235-269
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February 10
Special Lecture: Judge Pierre Leval
Did Campbell Save Fair Use
6:00pm classroom 7

February 11
Special Guest in class: Judge Pierre Leval
E. Databases
CB pp. 290-310
Full Case: CCC Information Services, Inc. v. Maclean Hunter Market Reports, Inc., 44 F.3d 61 (2d Cir. 1994), cert denied, 516 U.S. 817 (1995) - pull from westlaw or htm format

III. Copyright Scope and Enforcement

Chp. 5. The Statutory Rights of Copyright Owners

Feb. 16
A. The Elements of Infringement
CB. pp. 313-325 (review case: Three Boys Music)
B. The Reproduction Right
CB pp. 325-341
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Feb. 18
CB. pp. 341-364
Supp. pp. 363-368
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Feb. 23
C. The Distribution Right
CB. pp. 365-384
Supp. pp. 368-369
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Feb. 25
D. The Derivative Work Right
CB. pp. 385-408
Supp. p. 369
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March 2
E. Moral Rights
CB pp. 408-426
Supp. pp. 369-370
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March 4
F. Public Performance and Public Display
CB. pp. 426-443
Supp. pp. 370-375
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March 9
G. The Music Industry
CB. pp. 443-472
Supp. pp. 375-377
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March 11
Mechanics of transfers
CB. pp. 182-207
Supp. p. 360
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Chapter 6: The Different Faces of Infringement
March 16
A. Direct Infringement
pp. 473-480
B. Vicarious Liability and Contributory Infringement
pp. 480-488 (Review case: Fonovisa v. Cherry Auction)
supp. pp. 379-381
C. Device Manufacturer Liability
pp. 488-501 (Review case: Grokster)
supp. 381-382
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March 18
D. On-line Service Provider Liability
pp. 501-511
supp. 382-386
E. Criminal Infringement
pp. 511-523
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Chapter 7: Fair Use
March 30
1. Cultural Interchange
pp. 525-561 (Review case: Harper & Row v. Nation Enterprises; Campbell v. Acuff-Rose)
supp. pp. 387-392
Mentioned in class: NPR FreshAir Interview with Shepard Fairey and with Mannie Garcia
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April 1
2. Technical Interchange
pp. 561-576
supp. 392-396
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April 6
3. Market Failure or Productive Consumption
pp. 576-602 (Review Cases: Sony)
Supp. 396-398
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Chapter 8: Technological Protections
April 8
pp. 603-627
Supp. 399-400
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April 13
B. Interoperable Devices
pp.627-647
Supp. 401-406
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Chapter Nine: Preemption
April 15 (class evaluation day)
A. Introduction pp. 649-662; 666-676
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April 20
B. Contracts pp. 699-712
C. Misuse Alternative pp.718-734
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Chapter 10: Copyright Litigation
April 22
A. Injunctions
Supp. pp. 411-424
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April 27
B. Damages
pp. 777-799
Supp. 424-426
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