Copyright

Now, the proven Examples & Explanations series expands to include a volume on copyright law. This brand-new study guide offers much-needed assistance in navigating the complexities of the field. Tailored specifically to student needs, Copyright: Examples & Explanations : covers all aspects of copyright law, together with international and theoretical underpinnings of the law; builds student understanding step by step and allows students to work with fact settings, which is crucial to understanding and applying copyright law; is totally up to date with relevant Supreme Court cases (such as Eldred, Dastar, and Grokster) and legislation (such as The Family Entertainment and Copyright Act of 2005); addresses developing judicial interpretation in such areas as originality, the idea/expression distinction, fair use, ownership, and scope of exclusive rights; includes recent case law on Digital Millennium Copyright Act issues, including anti-circumvention, safe harbor, and subpoena provisions; and discusses areas of particular interest to students, such as music, open source licensing, and the Internet. It also presents shorter sections covering related state law doctrines - misappropriation, rights of publicity, and idea submissions - and federal preemption; and allows students to study chapters in any order, to correspond to the sequence of your chosen casebook. The Examples & Explanations format is used for maximum effectiveness: clear textual overviews introduce each new concept; carefully chosen examples demonstrate the applications and are followed by questions; and straightforward explanations answer the questions and provide additional follow-up.