Copyright - Lessons Learned from Recent Case Law

Introduction

Recent copyright cases in the UK have covered a wide range of ground across issues which are repeatedly relevant to copyright practitioners.

Reported judgments on copyright issues are relatively rare so it's always worth noting what's been going on.

This new virtual classroom seminar will help you keep track and unpick how they are relevant to the advice you give day-to-day.

The seminar will cover several key cases including:

• Sheeran v Chokri
• Hebden v Domino Recording Company
• Shazam Productions v Only Fools the Dining Experience
• Penhallurick v MD5

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive session will cover the following:

• Arguments to use when involved in non-literal copying cases
• When contracts for the exploitation of copyright works may include obligations to exploit
• The scope of protection of literary works
• The parody and pastiche permitted acts
• The reporting current events permitted act
• The latest on fair dealing
• Damages for alleged loss of opportunity
• How to interpret purported copyright assignments

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.