The online course, Managing Copyright Issues ("MCI"), will next be offered January 18 to February 12, 2010. This course consists of 16 e-lessons and a private discussion blog.
This course has been developed by Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com.
Syllabus
1. Why manage your copyright issues?
General Management Issues:
2. Centralizing copyright 3. Understanding copyright principles 4. Copyright in the global context 5. Copyright law and digital media 6. Valuing copyright
Using Copyright-Protected Materials:
7. Permissions procedures 8. Copyright risk management
Licensing:
9. Negotiating permissions and licenses 10. Your licensing policy
Protecting Copyrights:
11. Auditing your copyright assets 12. Protecting copyright works
Advanced Management Issues:
13. Other legal issues 14. Developing your written copyright policy 15. Ongoing copyright education 16. Managing copyright checklist