A Comprehensive Outline of Copyright Law

A complete and practical scholarly legal analysis of statutes, concepts and case law regarding copyright law in a straighforward outline format.

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Topics Covered In The Book

A detailed analysis of the full scope of copyright protection with succinct discussions of concepts, rules and case law, with more than 1,500 case citations.

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Obtaining a Copyright


The statutory requirements of fixation, originality and expression are set forth in detail. State common law copyright is also addressed.

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Copyrightable Subject Matter


Every category of subject matter protectable by copyright, including the nuances and special rules that pertain to each category are discussed.

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Authorship


Determination of authorship, joint authors, works made for hire are covered, as are copyright duration, transfer and termination.

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Exclusive Rights


The six exclusive rights protected by copyright and the tests determining their scope are analyzed.

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Copyright Infringement


Jurisdictional and substantive requirements for direct and secondary copyright infringement are analyzed, as well as defenses such as fair use.

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Remedies


Injunctive relief, actual and statutory damages, awards of defendant’s profits, as well as attorneys fees and costs are examined.

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Copyright Outline 2018 Edition

$25
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2018 Student Edition

$35
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2018 Outline Plus

$50
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2018 Student Plus Edition

$65
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2018 Student Video Edition

$85
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2018 Premium Course Edition

$200
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About the Author

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Robert C. Lind


Robert Lind is the Irwin R. Buchalter Professor of Law at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, where he teaches courses in entertainment and copyright law. He is the author or co-author of several books, chapters and articles, including: ENTERTAINMENT LAW: LEGAL CONCEPTS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES (3d ed.) (6 volume treatise published by West Group); NEWSGATHERING AND THE LAW (4th ed.) (treatise published by Lexis Law Publishing); ENTERTAINMENT LAW (3d ed. 2003 & 2013 Supp.) (casebook published by Carolina Adacemic Press).

In addition to teaching, Professor Lind consults with various record companies, music publishers, studios, production companies, museums, theater organizations and other attorneys. He has been outside copyright counsel to Warner/Chappell Music Publishing and outside intellectual property counsel to Lionsgate Entertainment. Professor Lind also speaks to bar associations, entertainment trade associations, museum and library organizations, journalism groups, law schools and seminars. He is recognized and has been quoted as an expert in the subjects of intellectual property, entertainment, art, museum and media law by The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, among other newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations. He has been an expert witness in numerous cases dealing with intellectual property and entertainment issues, including the “Bratz dolls” case on behalf of Mattel, the Citizen Kane home video case on behalf of Turner Entertainment and a copyright infringement action on behalf of The Black Eyed Peas.

Professor Lind received his Bachelor of Elected Studies degree from the University of Minnesota (Summa Cum Laude), and received his Juris Doctor and Master of Laws degrees from The National Law Center of George Washington University (Highest Honors).

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