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Copyright Law in the Music Business
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 10 hours
  • Course by Berklee
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About

In this course taught by E. Michael Harrington, you will learn the basis for copyright including what is and is not covered by copyright law. This course will help clarify what rights artists have as creators as well as what the public is free to take from their work. You will also learn what to do if someone copies your work and what to do if you are accused of copying someone else. Finally, the course will discuss how technology has changed copyright for the better (and worse) and how copyright laws may change in the coming years.

Modules

Welcome and Orientation

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What are Your Goals for this Course?

1 Videos

  • Welcome!

3 Readings

  • Connect with Your Classmates
  • Course Resources
  • Get A Course Certificate!

Copyright and Intellectual Property

    • 6 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Copyright and Intellectual Property

6 Videos

  • What You'll Learn in this Lesson
  • Overview of Copyright
  • What Copyright Does NOT Cover
  • The Difference Between Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks
  • The Six Exclusive Rights
  • The Six Exclusive Rights in Depth

Case Study: Sarah and Taylor Swift

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Case Study: Sarah and Taylor Swift

1 Readings

  • Case Study: Sarah and Taylor Swift

Copyright In Practice

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Copyright In Practice

7 Videos

  • What You'll Learn in this Lesson
  • Co-writing
  • Co-writing in Practice
  • Fair Use
  • Fair Use in Practice
  • Independent Creation
  • Returning Works to the Public Domain

1 Readings

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Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood

    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood

2 Readings

  • Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
  • E. Michael's Analysis: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood

Sound Recording and Sampling

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Sound Recording and Sampling

5 Videos

  • What You'll Learn in this Lesson
  • Composition Copyright and Sound Recording Copyright
  • Sampling
  • The Difference Between Sampling and Replay/Interpolation
  • Legal Arguments Around Sampling and Replay/Interpolation

Case Study: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Case Study: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes

1 Videos

  • Case Study: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes

1 Readings

  • E. Michael's Analysis: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes

Copyright Litigation

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Copyright Litigation

4 Videos

  • What You'll Learn in this Lesson
  • Lawyers and Judges
  • The Mechanics of a Lawsuit
  • Resolving Copyright Issues

1 Readings

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Case Study: Blurred Lines

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Case Study: Williams and Thicke v. Gaye

1 Videos

  • Case Study: Blurred Lines

1 Readings

  • Amicus Brief: Williams and Thicke v. Gaye

Congratulations!

    • 1 Videos
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  • Congratulations!

Auto Summary

Explore the foundations of copyright law in the music industry with E. Michael Harrington. This business and management course covers artists' rights, public domain, handling copyright infringements, and the impact of technology on copyright. Available on Coursera, the course spans 600 minutes and offers a starter subscription. Ideal for beginners looking to understand legal aspects of music creation.

Dr. E. Michael Harrington
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Dr. E. Michael Harrington