Copyright and Related Rights
Full course description
This course covers copyright and related rights in a comparative context, focussing on the EU and its member states, including the UK. The course has a twofold focus: first, it addresses the protection of traditional literary and artistic works and rights related to copyright, and second, it sets the scene for industry-specific applications of copyright in multimedia, software, database and design industries. Students will be introduced to the primary and secondary legislative framework in the EU, and the UK. Students will become familiar with international instruments such as the Berne Convention, the WIPO Copyright, and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances, Marrakesh Treaty and their impact on the European common market.
Taught by: Dr. Kalpana Tyagi (UM) and Dr. Sabine Jacques (University of East Anglia)
software, etc.).
Teaching Methods: Lectures, Tutorials, Assignments, Class discussions, Quizzes
Assessment Method: Three assignments (Weight: Assignments 40%) and one exam (60%). Final grade will be calculated based on the average of assignments’ grades, that will count for 40%, and an individual exam that will count for 60%, and and rounded to the nearest integer. The grade of 6 is a pass, and the highest possible grade is a 10.
Course objectives
Following the successful completion of the course, the student can place copyright and related rights in an international and national perspective, be able to describe the role and function of international institutions (WIPO, WTO, European Institutions) and instruments (BC, WIPO Copyright Treaties, BTAP, 1988 UK CDPA and the EU Directives and Regulations), appreciate the major difference between the copyright and droit d’auteur systems; will be conversant with concepts such as national treatment, the absence of formalities, and the works catalogue, and be able to write, argue and present on these issues in the context of performance and industrial copyright works (databases, software, etc.).