Copyright Law

Subject 730-838 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Dr David Brennan Prof Graeme Austin
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand the structure of the Australian copyright system and its economic and social rationales
  • Understand the nature of the international copyright system
  • Understand and apply the principles relating to copyright protection in Australia.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The evolution and theory of the national and international copyright system
  • The material protected by copyright
  • The duration of protection
  • The rights granted by copyright Infringement of copyright, including defences and available remedies
  • Ownership, licensing and assignment of copyright
  • Moral rights and their infringement Technological and other collateral forms of protection
  • The international copyright conventions.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%)
    • Semester 1: 27 July
    • Semester 2: 12-17 November
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-838Copyright LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Understand the structure of the Australian copyright system and its economic and social rationales
  • Understand the nature of the international copyright system
  • Understand and apply the principles relating to copyright protection in Australia.

Syllabus:

Principal topics will include:

  • The evolution and theory of the national and international copyright system
  • The material protected by copyright
  • The duration of protection
  • The rights granted by copyright Infringement of copyright, including defences and available remedies
  • Ownership, licensing and assignment of copyright
  • Moral rights and their infringement Technological and other collateral forms of protection
  • The international copyright conventions.
  • Take-home examination (100%)
    • Semester 1: 27 July
    • Semester 2: 12-17 November
N.A.N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Dr David Brennan Prof Graeme AustinLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730838P12.500Semester 1, Semester 2NLawLaw730-838

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