Copyright Basics Crash Course

Name: Copyright Basics Crash Course
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Learn the basics of copyright law in order to protect your intellectual property

Created byPolina Kashtanova

Last updated 11/2022

English

What you'll learn

The scope of copyright protection
Key rights of the copyright holder
Remedies you may pursue against any abuse of your rights
Ways to avoid copyright infringement in your own work
Defences that you can use against copyright infringement claims
Key copyright concepts (i.e. licensing, registration of works, etc.)
Main misconceptions in regard to copyright
Main copyright law limitations and exceptions, including fair use
Copyright in the employment relationship (i.e. works made for hire)
Ways to find safe materials for your work and how to make sure you can use them without legal problems

Course content

7 sections • 27 lectures • 1h 11m total length

Introduction to the Course3:01
This lecture is intended to give you a brief overview of the course content.
Disclaimer0:45
This is a legal disclaimer about this course. Please review it before continuing.

What copyright does not cover: an overview2:55
We will start the course by discussing what works cannot be protected by copyright.
Idea/expression dichotomy2:20
This lecture delves more deeply into the concept of the idea/expression dichotomy that is essential for understanding copyright law.
Merger doctrine1:42
This lecture explores the concept of the merger doctrine.
Fact/expression dichotomy1:24
This lecture provides a brief overview of the fact/expression dichotomy.

What is copyright?3:20
We begin our journey into copyright law by learning what types of works are generally eligible for copyright protection.
General overview of the copyright requirements3:07
This lecture covers the main requirements for copyright protection.
Non-human authorship2:41
This lecture goes into more detail about non-human authorship. It is not mandatory for the course but could help you to understand copyright requirements better.
Originality4:08
This lecture can help you better understand originality as a criterion for copyright protection.

Copyright registration1:20
This lecture debunks misconceptions about copyright registration.
How long does copyright protection last?1:48
This lecture provides information about copyright duration.
Do I need to include the © symbol on my work?0:54
Copyright infringement and penalties4:01
This lecture focuses on the concept of copyright infringement and provides an overview of the available remedies in case of the infringement.
Copyright in the employment relationship2:41
The lecture is dedicated to the creation of works in the course of the employment relationship.

Basic rights of copyright holders1:01
This lecture provides a brief overview of the basic rights that a copyright holder has.
Moral rights1:53
This lecture focuses on the moral rights of the copyright holder.
Exclusive rights4:12
This lecture focuses on the exclusive (economic) rights of the copyright holder.
Derivative works2:04
This lecture explores the concept of derivative works.
Transfer of rights3:09
This lecture focuses on the specifics of the copyright transfer and the types of such transfer.

Copyright limitations overview2:54
This lecture gives a general overview of the copyright limitations.
Fair use4:12
This lecture focuses on the concept of fair use and provides a detailed analysis of the main principles considered by the courts in its assessment.
Public domain2:01
This lecture covers the concept of public domain, which is essential to the copyright law.
Open licenses2:51
This lecture provides information about open (free) licenses and explains how Creative Commons licenses work.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required
You need a laptop or a mobile device and good internet connection

Description

Whether you are a self-employed creative professional, entrepreneur, or manager in a major international corporation, intellectual property is one of your most important assets. Copyright protection, in particular, gives creators the right to control the use of their work and the ability to earn from it. Failing to protect your intellectual property can have far-reaching financial and reputational consequences for the creator or business. This is the reason why it is essential to understand how to create, protect and use your intellectual property.

This course focuses on one of the most important areas of intellectual property law: copyright law. I'm sure you are aware that copyright law is a complex subject that causes concern for many because of the legal implications.

This course aims to provide you with the most informative overview of the basics of copyright. We will discuss the kinds of creations that copyright law does and does not cover and the requirements the work should meet in order to be protected. I will tell you about the rights of the copyright holder and how can they be exercised. You will learn what remedies you may pursue against any abuse of your rights and how to avoid copyright infringement in your own work.

Moreover, I want to share with you my insights on the best practices in the field of copyright law, which you can also apply in your work to mitigate the risk of infringing third-party rights. I hope that this course will help you gain a better understanding of the fundamental concepts of copyright law and it will be useful in your daily work.

Without further ado, welcome to the course.

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 4min

What Copyright Does Not Cover?4 lectures • 8min

Requirements for Copyright Protection4 lectures • 13min

The Basics of Copyright5 lectures • 11min

Basic Concepts of Copyright Law5 lectures • 12min

Copyright Limitations & Exceptions4 lectures • 12min

Tips & Resources3 lectures • 11min

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