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Intro to Intellectual Property for Arts Managers

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Units: 3

Description

Spring 2025 dates: Friday April 11 - 10:00am - 3:00pm AND Saturday April 19 10:00 - 3:00pm

Introduction to Intellectual Property for Arts Managers will introduce important concepts of trademark and copyright law. A significant portion of the the class will focus on copyright, with the goal of developing an understanding of the scope of rights, exceptions, and fair use. Considerations related to traditional cultural expressions will also be explored. While the class will introduce doctrine, emphasis will be placed on common issues and scenarios encountered by arts organizations. Students will also learn about creative commons licenses, considerations regarding social media, evolving discourse on artificial intelligence, and maybe even a bit about copyright in outer space.