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Copyrights licencing and competition law, Study notes of Intellectual Property (IP)

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Typology: Study notes

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Introduction
Overview of copyright licensing
Importance of competition in the creative industries
Purpose and structure of the chapter
Section 1: Fundamentals of Copyright Licensing
Definition and types of copyright licenses
oExclusive vs. non-exclusive licenses
oSublicensing and cross-licensing
Key terms and conditions in copyright licenses
Legal framework governing copyright licensing
oInternational treaties (e.g., Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement)
oNational copyright laws and regulations
Section 2: Market Dynamics in Copyright Licensing
Role of copyright licensing in creative markets
Licensing practices in different industries (music, film, publishing, software)
Economic impact of copyright licensing on creators, distributors, and consumers
Section 3: Competition Law and Policy in Copyright Licensing
Interaction between copyright law and competition law
Antitrust issues in copyright licensing
oMarket power and monopolistic practices
oPrice fixing and collusion
Key legal cases and precedents
oLandmark decisions (e.g., Sony v. Universal, Google Books case)
oAnalysis of recent cases and their implications
Section 4: Challenges and Controversies in Copyright Licensing
Licensing in the digital age
oDigital rights management (DRM) and technological protection measures
(TPMs)
oOnline platforms and streaming services
Issues of fair use and access to licensed content
Licensing in the global context
oCross-border licensing issues
oDifferences in national copyright regimes
Section 5: Future Trends and Developments
Emerging models of copyright licensing
oOpen licensing (e.g., Creative Commons)
oCollective management organizations (CMOs) and their evolving role
Impact of new technologies on copyright licensing
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Introduction  Overview of copyright licensing  Importance of competition in the creative industries  Purpose and structure of the chapter Section 1: Fundamentals of Copyright Licensing  Definition and types of copyright licenses o Exclusive vs. non-exclusive licenses o Sublicensing and cross-licensing  Key terms and conditions in copyright licenses  Legal framework governing copyright licensing o International treaties (e.g., Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement) o National copyright laws and regulations

Section 2: Market Dynamics in Copyright Licensing

 Role of copyright licensing in creative markets  Licensing practices in different industries (music, film, publishing, software)  Economic impact of copyright licensing on creators, distributors, and consumers

Section 3: Competition Law and Policy in Copyright Licensing

 Interaction between copyright law and competition law  Antitrust issues in copyright licensing o Market power and monopolistic practices o Price fixing and collusion  Key legal cases and precedents o Landmark decisions (e.g., Sony v. Universal, Google Books case) o Analysis of recent cases and their implications

Section 4: Challenges and Controversies in Copyright Licensing

 Licensing in the digital age o Digital rights management (DRM) and technological protection measures (TPMs) o Online platforms and streaming services  Issues of fair use and access to licensed content  Licensing in the global context o Cross-border licensing issues o Differences in national copyright regimes

Section 5: Future Trends and Developments

 Emerging models of copyright licensing o Open licensing (e.g., Creative Commons) o Collective management organizations (CMOs) and their evolving role  Impact of new technologies on copyright licensing

o Blockchain, AI, and big data  Policy recommendations for balancing copyright protection and competition

Conclusion

 Recap of key points  The importance of a balanced approach to copyright licensing and competition  Future outlook and areas for further research