COURSE
SYLLABUS For INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Class Location: MC103 Section 1 Meeting Time(s): 8:00 AM T-TR
MC200b Section
2 Meeting Time(s) 9:30 AM T-TR
MC209a Section
3 Meeting Time(s) 3:30 PM T-TR
Final Exam: Section
1 December 6 8:00 AM (Thursday)
Section 2 December 11 8:00
AM (Tuesday)
Secdtion 3 December 11 2:00 PM
(Tuesday)
Instructor: Dr. David Maddox
Contacts: O: Phone: 329-0086 Email: maddoxd@email.belmont.edu
R: Phone 834-8758 Email 2
david@dmaddox.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Prerequisite: MBU 1110. This course provides a comprehensive study of
intellectual property, the rationale for intellectual property protection,
current issues involving intellectual property, international intellectual
property issues, and the role of intellectual property in the entertainment
industry. The types of intellectual property covered include copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets, and patents. Primary emphasis will be on copyright
since that is the area of intellectual property most relevant to the
entertainment industry.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After completing this
course, students will be able to: (1) Identify and distinguish the types of
intellectual property (i.e., copyrights, patents, trademarks and trade
secrets); (2) Describe how intellectual property law applies to the music and
entertainment industry; (3) Debate the philosophical rationales for
intellectual property law; (4) Explain the importance of intellectual property
to various businesses; (4) List the exclusive rights under copyright law as
well as the main limitations on those rights; (5) Explain how intellectual
property rights can be infringed; and (6) Describe and apply the fair use test
under copyright law.
GOALS OF THE
The following objectives will be applied toward course
completion:
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To provide a personalized, career-oriented and practical
education that emphasizes leadership, innovation, private enterprise, and
entrepreneurship.
·
To equip students
with the tools to think critically, communicate effectively, accept
responsibility, make successful decisions, and prosper in diverse work
environments.
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To emphasize
quality classroom instruction within the parameters of ethical Christian
principles.
As
members of the
“I will not give or receive aid during examinations; I will
not give or receive false or impermissible aid in course work, in the preparation
of reports, or in any other type of work that is to be used by the instructor
as the basis of my grade; I will not engage in any form of academic fraud.
Furthermore, I will uphold my responsibility to see to it that others abide by
the spirit and letter of this Honor Pledge.”
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Attendance: As per the current Undergraduate Bulletin. I will
take role at the beginning of the class.
If you are not present when role is taken, you will be counted
absent. It is your responsibility to
keep up with your absences, so please do not ask me how many times you have
been absent, because I do not total absences until after the last class. If you have to miss a class for a University
function and are excused, please let me know about that absence at the class
before you are absent. It will be your responsibility to cover material
presented in the class you missed.
2. Materials: The text book to be used will be Moser on
Music Copyright by David J. Moser 2006.
Additional materials may be handed out or posted on my University
website as announced. You will need pen
and paper to take notes and a No. 2 pencil for tests.
3. Participation and Prepared assignments: You
are expected to come to class prepared to participate in class
discussions. Participation includes the
responsibility of having read any assigned materials prior to class. This is exceptionally important and if you do
not keep up with the assigned reading, you will likely fall behind and your performance
may suffer accordingly. Additional
reading materials may be assigned in class, by e-mail and/or posted on the
course webpage.
4. Testing: There will be four (4) exams given
throughout the semester (on the dates specified below) worth 15 points each for
a total of 60 points. The format for exams will consist of some or all of the
following: multiple choice, true/false, matching, and/or short answer
questions. Exam questions may cover terminology, concepts, and application of
concepts (requiring you to apply what you have learned rather than merely
repeating it). If you
miss an exam, the final exam may be counted in its place (makeup exams are
otherwise not allowed). The Final Exam, which will count 40
points, will be comprehensive as required by College policy and will take place
on the date specified by
5. Basis
of grade evaluation: Grading scale as per the current Undergraduate Bulletin.
Grading
Scale: A= 100 - 90;
B= 89 - 80; C= 79 - 70; D= 69 - 60; F= Below 60. Grades will NOT be curved.
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Quizzes (4) |
60 points |
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Final |
40 points |
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TOTAL |
100 points |
Accommodation of Disabilities:
In compliance with Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act,
6. Class Schedule: The
following is a tentative class schedule for the material in the course. It is tentative, because I reserve the right
to adjust the schedule based upon the material, amount of participation and
unforeseen events that may alter the schedule.
TENTATIVE
CLASS SCHEDULE
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DAY # |
WEEK OF |
SUBJECT |
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1 |
August 20th |
Course Introduction |
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2 |
August 27th |
What Is Copyright |
Chapter 1, pp. 1-9 |
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3 |
August 27th |
The History of Copyright |
Chapter 2, pp. 11-18 |
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4 |
September 4th |
What Can Be Protected by
Copyright |
Chapter 3, pp. 22-40 |
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4 |
September 4th |
What Can Be Protected by
Copyright |
Chapter 3, pp. 22-40 |
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5 |
September 11th |
Ownership of Copyright |
Chapter 4, pp. 42-60 |
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6 |
September 13th |
Exam #1 |
Chapters 1-4 |
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7 |
September 18th |
The Reproduction Right |
Chapter 5, pp. 63-69 |
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8 |
September 18th |
The Derivative and
Distribution Rights |
Chapter 6, pp. 78-84 |
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9 |
September 25th |
Public Performance and
Display Rights |
Chapter 7, pp. 88-107 |
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DAY # |
WEEK OF |
SUBJECT |
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10 |
September 25th |
Duration of Copyright |
Chapter 8, pp. 109-119 |
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11 |
October 1st |
Copyright Formalities |
Chapter 9, pp. 120-136 |
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12 |
October 1st |
Review |
Chapters 5-9 |
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13 |
October 8 |
Exam #2 |
Chapters 5-9 |
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October 11-12 |
FALL BREAK |
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14 |
October15 |
Infringement of Copyright |
Chapter 10, pp. 138-153 |
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15 |
October 15th |
Defenses to Infringement |
Chapter 11, pp. 155-167 |
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16 |
October 22d |
Remedies for Copyright
Infringement |
Chapter 12, pp. 169-178 |
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17 |
October 22d |
International Copyright
Protection |
Chapter 13, pp. 179-188 |
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18 |
October 30th |
Copyright and Digital
Technology |
Chapter 14, pp. 190-202 |
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19 |
October 30th |
The Online Music War |
Chapter 15, pp. 203-222 |
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20 |
November 5th |
Review |
Chapters 10-15 |
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21 |
November 5th |
Exam #3 |
Chapters 10-15 |
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22 |
November 12th |
Trademark |
TBA |
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23 |
November 12th |
Trademark Continued |
TBA |
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24 |
November 19th |
Trade Secrets and Patents |
TBA |
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25 |
November 26th |
Review: Trademarks, Patents
& Trade Secrets |
TBA |
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26 |
November 26th |
Exam #4 |
Trademarks, Patents & Trade
Secrets |
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27 |
December 3d |
Review |
All subjects |