Course # / Title:	MBU3520/Intellectual Property
Course Credit Hours:	3 Semester Hours
Semester:	Summer 2008; Second Session
Instructor:	David L. Maddox, J.D. /BA.
Instructor Contacts:	Massey College of Business, Rm. 100; 480-5131; maddoxdmail.belmont.edu
Instructor Office Hours:	9:30 AM -5:00 PM M-F
Class Location:	Massey Room 100
Meeting Time(s):	7:30 AM - 9:15 AM M-F
Final Exam:	Tuesday 8.5.08, 7:30 AM-9:15 AM AS PER UNIVERSITY EXAM SCHEDULE

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, the student will be able to: identify and compare the different types of intellectual property with primary emphasis on copyright law; 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: Apply knowledge gained from class lecture/discussion and readings to hypothetical situations;

Recognize the difference between works protected by copyright and works protected by trademark or patent.

Develop an ability to recognize intellectual property right issues in various types of works in the context of business whether in the entertainment industry business or other areas of business.

Develop a deeper understanding of the six exclusive rights of a copyright owner and how those rights can be applied in the course of business.

Recognize the boundaries of copyright ownership to avoid infringement claims.

Apply the potential remedies for copyright infringement.

Recognize the basic parameters of litigation in the federal court system.

Develop a competency in reading federal statutes and to grasp the meanings and applications of such statutes to commerce.

Develop an ability to predict the term of rights in copyright, trademark and patent.

Assessment Tools: During this course, outcomes mastery will be evaluated by:

Periodic tests employing situational and problem analysis; a long form copyright essay problem involving research analysis and application of copyright law to a factual situation and the final exam employing situational and problem analysis and applying intellectual property principals to real world problems.

Testing & Assignments:

Activity	Credit	Purpose/Description
1. Quizzes (4) 10 points each (weekly) on Friday of each week.	40%	In-class quizzes (on an approximate weekly basis) will assess the student’s basic comprehension and application of assigned reading and class lecture material.
2. Participation and Attendance	10%	Student's attendance and participation in the classroom discussions will be an indicator of how engaged the student is the course material.
3. Case Study	20 %	A three- to five-page summary of an intellectual property case and short essay answers to questions based on the case that will demonstrate the student’s assimilation of knowledge gained from assigned readings, class discussion and original research.
4. Final Exam	30 %	A comprehensive exam consisting of some or all of the following types of questions: multiple-choice, true/false, matching, short answer, short essay. Questions will measure student’s knowledge of the topic and ability to analyze and apply knowledge gained from lectures and readings.

Total 100%

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. Absences exceeding 5 will result in a 10% grade reduction. 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. 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:

Grade	Percent (GPA)
A	94 (4.0)
A-	90 (3.7)
B+	87 (3.3)
B	84 (3.0)
B-	80 (2.7)
C+	77 (2.3)
C	74 (2.0)
C-	70 (1.7)
Final grades below 70 % will not apply to the major.
D+	67
D	64
D-	60
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 generally 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.). Cell phone 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:

Day #	WEEK OF	SUBJECT	READING
1 Mon.	July 7	What Is Copyright?	Chap. 1
2 Tues	July 7	The History of Copyright	Chapter 2
3 Wed.	July 7	What Can Be Protected By Copyright	Chapter 3
4 Thur.	July 7	Ownership of Copyright	Chapter 4
5 Fri.	July 7	Test # 1	Chapters 1-4
6 Mon.	July 14	The Reproduction Right	Chapter 5
7. Tues	July 14	The Derivative Right and Distribution Right	Chapter 6
8. Wed.	July 14	Public Performance and Display Rights	Chapter 7
9 Thurs	July 14	Duration of Copyright	Chapter 8
10 Friday	July 14	Test #2	Chapters 5-7
11 Mon	July 21	Duration of Copyright	Chapter 8
12 Tues	July 21
13 Wed	July 21	Copyright Formalities	Chapter 9
14 Thurs	July 21	Infringement	Chapter 10
15 Fri	July 21	Test #3	Chapters7-9
Mon	July 28	Case Study due
16 Mon	July 28	Infringement of Copyright	Chapter 10
17 Tues	July 28	Defenses to Infringement	Chapter 11
18 Wed	July 28	Remedies for Copyright Infringement	Chapter 12
19 Thurs	July 28	International Copyright Protection	Chapter 13
20 Fri	July 28	Test #4	Chapters10-12
21	Aug 4	Review	Chapters 1-12
22	Aug 5	Final Exam	Chapters 1-12