Advanced Copyright & Design Law
Many products are protected by both copyright and design laws, for instance clothes, cars and household articles. And most articles are commercialized all over the world so it makes sense for companies to obtain protection worldwide. We therefore look at design laws in a comparative perspective.
Whilst copyright traditionally protected literary and artistic works, it is a child of technology. Over the years, copyright has extended its protection to cover things as varied as computer programs, electronic databases, biotechnology, technological protection measures and rights management information.
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How has copyright evolved as a result of the advent of digitization and the Internet?
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Why are individuals sued for downloading music or films online?
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Why are CDs and films protected by digital locks which prevent copying?
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Can these locks be legally disabled?
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That is the future of copyright law in Europe, abroad and internationally?
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What is the role of the WTO in the enforcement of copyright law?
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Is copyright protecting too many things, and too strongly?
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What is the place of copyright users in the digital millennium?
This module will answer these questions and many more. Certainly, these topical questions will provoke debates in which students will be able to develop constructive criticism.