LEGAL 6121

Entertainment Law

Course Description

Course information provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

Entertainment law operates at the intersection of creative expression and commercial interests. In this course, you will investigate the legal systems that shape and regulate the industry, including copyright law, trademark protection, and publicity rights. You'll examine the architecture of entertainment contracts, focusing on elements such as rights assignment, credit attribution, and varied compensation models. The course addresses both traditional legal challenges and emerging issues sparked by technological innovation. Analysis of current industry practices and legal precedents will equip you with strategies for contract negotiation, rights management, and ethical decision-making. By the end of this course, you'll possess tools to navigate the entertainment law landscape and advance your organization's creative and business objectives.

Enrollment Priority Enrollment limited to: Students enrolled in the Master of Legal Science Program.

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Learning Outcomes

• Analyze intellectual property frameworks governing creative works, including copyright, trademark, and publicity rights.
• Design entertainment contracts that effectively address rights, credit, and compensation.
• Evaluate emerging legal challenges in entertainment law, particularly those driven by technological innovation.

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