Bachelor 2025/2026

Project Seminar "Copyright Law in the Media and Entertainment Industry"

Type: Elective course (Law)

Delivered by: School of Digital Law and Bio-Law

When: 5 year, 1 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Contact hours: 28

Course Syllabus

Abstract

Copyright Law in the Media and Entertainment Industry explores the legal framework governing the protection and use of creative works in the media, entertainment and fashion industry. This course provides an in-depth comparative analysis of copyright statutes and case law of the United States, European Union, India, China and Russia. Students will examine the principles underlying copyright protection, including the rights of authors and creators, limitations and exceptions to copyright, fair use, copyright protection, IP deals, licensing and transactions, secondary liability regimes and the impact of technology on copyright law. This course will allow students to delve deeper into the specifics of the business processes of the media and entertainment industry, as well as the to teach them critical thinking and problem solving skills, particularly within the framework of practical sessions and organizing a moot court as a final assessment. The course will be taught in English language. All classes are interactive, with case studies and open discussions of the most landmark industry cases".