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Course # / Title: |
MBU3520/Intellectual Property |
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Course Credit Hours: |
3 Semester Hours |
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Semester: |
FALL 2008 |
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Instructor: |
David J. Moser, J.D./B.F.A. |
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Instructor Contacts: |
Massey College of Business, Rm. 242; 460-5439 (office) or 498-3006 (cellphone); moserd@mail.belmont.edu |
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Instructor Office Hours: |
Monday & Wednesday 2:00 – 5:00; Other times by appointment |
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Class Location: |
Massey College of Business, Room 200A |
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Meeting Time(s): |
Section 04: Thurs 6:30-9:15; Section 05: Tues/Thurs 3:30-4:45 |
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Final Exam: |
Section 04: Thursday, Dec. 11, 7:00-9:00; Section 05: Tuesday Dec. 16, 2:00-4:00 |
Course Description: MBU 3520. Intellectual Property (3). Prerequisite: MBU 1110 or EIS 1220. This course provides an in-depth 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, the area of intellectual property most relevant to the entertainment industry.
Course Outcomes: At the end of this course students shall be able to: Identify and compare the different types of intellectual property with primary emphasis on copyright law; Evaluate the rationale for intellectual property; Explain the rights provided to intellectual property owners and illustrate how they apply to practical situations; Discuss and debate some of the important limitations on intellectual property owners’ rights, and; Examine the process for registering copyrights and trademarks.
Performance Tasks: During this course, the student will: Discuss information covered in class and in assigned reading materials; Analyze situations and apply knowledge from class to answer questions on exams and/or assignments; Collaborate with other class members to analyze and evaluate an intellectual property case
Assessment Tools: During this course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by: Quizzes testing basic comprehension of information; Midterm and final exam employing situational and problem analysis; A collaborative case study analysis including a written summary and in-class discussion.
Testing & Assignments: There will be 2 exams (midterm & final) as well as 6 quizzes given throughout the semester (on the dates specified below). In accordance with College policy, make-up exams are not allowed. If you miss an exam, your Final Exam grade will be counted in place of the missed exam. The Final Exam is mandatory. The Final Exam will be comprehensive as required by College policy and will take place on the date specified by Belmont University. UNIVERSITY POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW ME TO CHANGE THIS DATE AND ANY EXCEPTIONS MUST BE APPROVED IN WRITING BY THE PROVOST. Please bring a No. 2 pencil with you for any in-class exams. All written assignments are due on the due date at the beginning of class (unless otherwise specified). Late assignments will result in a letter grade reduction (A to B, etc.) and assignments will not be accepted one week after the due date.
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Activity |
Credit |
Purpose/Description |
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1. Quizzes (6 quizzes, each worth 5%) |
30 % |
Online quizzes will assess basic comprehension of assigned reading materials. Quizzes will include some or all of the following types of questions: multiple-choice, true/false, matching, and short answer. Due dates to be announced in class and by e-mail. |
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2. Midterm Exam |
20 % |
Online or in-class exam will measure student’s knowledge of topics covered in class and assigned readings as well as the ability to analyze and apply knowledge gained from classes and readings. Exams will include some or all of the following types of questions: multiple-choice, true/false, matching, short answer, short essay. Due 10/9. |
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3. Case Study |
20 % |
A 3-5 page summary of an intellectual property case and short essay answers to questions based on the case that will demonstrate the student’s application of knowledge gained from assigned readings, class discussion and original research. Students will review each others’ work in small groups and turn in a group summary and answers. Due 9/25 in class. |
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4. Final Exam |
30 % |
A comprehensive exam measuring knowledge of topics covered in class and assigned readings as well as the ability to analyze and apply knowledge gained from classes and readings. Questions will include some or all of the following types of questions: multiple-choice, true/false, matching, short answer, short essay. Section 04: 12/11 at 7:00 p.m.; Section 05: 12/16 at 2:00 p.m. |
Course & Classroom Policies:
Attendance & Participation: Class attendance follows university policy as stated in the current Undergraduate Bulletin. Class participation is expected; attendance and absence will be noted. As provided by the Undergraduate Bulletin: “When the number of absences for any reason exceeds four times the number of scheduled class meetings per week, a student will be involuntarily dropped from the course with a grade of WF.” If you are not present at the beginning of class when attendance is taken, you will be counted as absent. You do not need to inform me of the reason for absences and it is solely your responsibility to keep up with your absences. Absences can only be excused in writing by the Provost (professors do not have authority to excuse absences). Please do not ask me how many absences you have during the semester since I do not total absences until after the last class session.
Materials: Moser on Music Copyright, David J. Moser, ArtistPro Publishing/Thompson Course Technology, 2006. Additional reading materials may be made available online or in class.
Grade Evaluation: As per CEMB policy, the grade assignment scale for this course is:
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Grade |
Percent (GPA) |
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A |
94 (4.0) |
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A- |
90 (3.7) |
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B+ |
87 (3.3) |
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B |
84 (3.0) |
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B- |
80 (2.7) |
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C+ |
77 (2.3) |
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C |
74 (2.0) |
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C- |
70 (1.7) |
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Final grades below 70 % will not apply to the major. |
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D+ |
67 |
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D |
64 |
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D- |
60 |
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F |
< 60 |
Honor Code: It is the responsibility of each student to abide by the Belmont University Honor Code. “In affirmation of the Belmont University Statement of Values, I pledge that 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.”
Electronic Device Policy: You are free to use notebook computers or other electronic devices (e.g., PDAs, etc.) in class to take notes. However, use of any such devices during exams or assignments is strictly prohibited unless I give specific permission otherwise (e.g., online exams, assignments requiring use of Internet resources, etc.). Cellphone use (i.e., calling and receiving calls or text messages, etc.) in class is prohibited since such activity can be disruptive to other students. All use of computers and other electronic devices is also subject to any applicable policies of Belmont University.
Accommodation of Disabilities: In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act, Belmont University will provide reasonable accommodation of all medically documented disabilities. If you have a disability and would like the university to provide reasonable accommodations of the disability during this course, please notify the Office of the Dean of Students located in Beaman Student Life Center (460-6407) as soon as possible.
Class Schedule: The following is a tentative schedule which may be modified somewhat during the course of the semester.
Week 1 Introduction to IP
(8/27-8/29) What is Copyright? Ch. 1
9/1 Labor Day Holiday
Week 2 History of Copyright Ch. 2
(9/2-9/5)
Week 3 Subject Matter of Copyright Ch. 3
(9/8-9/12)
Week 4 Subject Matter of Copyright
(9/15-9/19) Ownership of Copyright Ch. 4 (p. 42-52)
Week 5 Ownership of Copyright Ch. 4 (p. 53-62)
(9/22-9/26) Case Study due 9/25 in class
Week 6 Duration of Copyright Ch. 8
(9/29-10/3) Registration & Notice Ch. 9
10/6-10/8 Fall Break
Week 7 Reproduction & Distribution Rights Ch. 5
(10/9-10/10) Midterm Exam (Online – due by 10/9)
Week 8 Derivative & Performance Rights Ch. 6 & 7
(10/13-10/17)
Week 9 Copyright Infringement Ch. 10
(10/20-10/24)
Week 10 Copyright Infringement
(10/27-10/31)
Week 11 Infringement Remedies Ch. 12
(11/3-11/7) Fair Use Ch. 11
Week 12 Copyright & Digital Technology Ch. 14
(11/10-11/14) Online Music War Ch. 15 (p. 203-210)
Week 13 Trademarks
(11/17-11/21) http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/metaschool/fisher/domain/tm.htm#3
http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/tac/doc/basic/
Week 14 Trademarks
(11/24-11/25) http://copylaw.com/new_articles/trademrk.html
11/26-11/28 Thanksgiving Break
Week 15 Patents & Trade Secrets
(12/1-12/5) http://topics.law.cornell.edu/wex/Patent
http://www.marketingtoday.com/legal/tradesec.htm
Week 16 International IP Protection Ch. 13 (p. 179-183)
(12/8-12/9)
12/10/08 Academic Preparation Day
12/11/08 Section 04 Final Exam 7:00-9:00
12/16/08 Section 05 Final Exam 2:00-4:00