Copyright Law in the Music Business

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Copyright Law in the Music Business

About this course

In this course taught by E. Michael Harrington, you will learn the basis for copyright including what is and is not covered by copyright law. This course will help clarify what rights artists have as creators as well as what the public is free to take from their work. You will also learn what to do if someone copies your work and what to do if you are accused of copying someone else. Finally, the course will discuss how technology has changed copyright for the better (and worse) and how copyright laws may change in the coming years.

What you'll learn

  • understand what is and is not covered by copyright law
  • identify rights artists have as creators
  • know how to respond if someone copies your work
  • prepare for accusations of copying someone's work
  • analyze the effects of technology on copyright

Skills you'll gain

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