Course Summary
This course is designed to provide an overview of music copyright law and how it impacts the music industry. Topics covered include licensing, publishing, and intellectual property law.Key Learning Points
- Understand the basics of music copyright law
- Learn about licensing and publishing agreements
- Explore the impact of technology on music copyright
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the basics of music copyright and intellectual property law
- Navigate licensing and publishing agreements in the music industry
- Analyze the impact of technology on music copyright
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of the music industry
- Familiarity with legal terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
Similar Courses
- Music Business Foundations
- Music Production
- Music Theory Fundamentals
Related Education Paths
- Certificate in Music Business
- Certificate in Entertainment Law
- Certificate in Intellectual Property Law
Related Books
Description
In this course taught by E. Michael Harrington, students 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. Students will also learn what to do if someone copies their work and what to do if they 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.
Knowledge
- Explain the six exclusive rights of copyright law
- Describe the concept of Fair Use and know when it applies and when it doesn't
- Describe the various aspects involved in a copyright lawsuit
- Differentiate between the composition copyright and the sound recording copyright
Outline
- Welcome to Copyright Law in the Music Industry!
- Welcome!
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Course Resources
- Get A Course Certificate!
- Join the Discussion!
- What are Your Goals for this Course?
- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- 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
- Join Your Study Group
- Case Study: Sarah and Taylor Swift
- Copyright and Intellectual Property
- Copyright In Practice
- 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
- Join Your Study Group
- Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
- E. Michael's Analysis: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
- Copyright In Practice
- Case Study: Kirsten Arian v. Carrie Underwood
- Sound Recording and Sampling
- 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
- Join Your Study Group
- E. Michael's Analysis: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes
- Sound Recording and Sampling
- Case Study: The Sugarhill Gang v. Busta Rhymes
- Copyright Litigation
- What You'll Learn in this Lesson
- Lawyers and Judges
- The Mechanics of a Lawsuit
- Resolving Copyright Issues
- Case Study: Blurred Lines
- Congratulations!
- Join Your Study Group
- Amicus Brief: Williams and Thicke v. Gaye
- Copyright Litigation
- Case Study: Williams and Thicke v. Gaye
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the ins and outs of copyright law in the music industry with Coursera's course. Students praise the engaging instructors and practical examples that make the content easy to understand and apply in the real world.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Engaging instructors and practical examplesPros from User Reviews
- Instructors are knowledgeable and engaging
- Practical examples make the content easy to apply in the real world
- Provides a thorough and comprehensive overview of copyright law in the music industry
Cons from User Reviews
- Some students found the course to be too basic
- The course may not be applicable to those outside of the music industry
- Some students experienced technical difficulties with the platform
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