Description
This course provides an overview of key areas which are relevant to entertainment law, including copyright infringement, fair dealing, rights clearance, distribution and licensing, trade-marks in entertainment, talent and guild agreements, publicity rights, defamation, and various entertainment contracts. The course will provide examples from film, television, music, video games and other areas. Some classes may involve guest speakers with expertise in their areas. No particular background is necessary.Law and Technology Certificate: All electives offered as part of the Law and Technology Certificate build on the knowledge and skills acquired in either one of the two core courses: law and technology, and intellectual property law (LAWS 2019 and LAWS 2178 respectively). Students will be required to take at least one elective in each of the two baskets, i.e. Law and Technology, and Intellectual Property Law.
LAWS 2096: Entertainment Law is in Basket 1 - Law and Technology.