A. Introduction

Policy Perspective: The Theories and Policies of Copyright Law

B. Requirements for Copyright Protection

1. Originality and Authorship

Burrow-Giles Lithographic Co. v. Sarony

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Bleistein v. Donaldson Lithographing Co.

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Problem

Feist Publications v. Rural Telephone Service

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Comparative Perspective: Database Protection

2. Fixation

Historical Perspective: The Origins of Modern Copyright Law

Williams Electronics, Inc. v. Artic International, Inc.

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3. Expression

Baker v. Selden

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Nichols v. Universal Pictures Corp.

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Problem

C. Limitations on Copyrightability

1. Merger and Scenes à Faire

CCC Information Services, Inc. v. MacLean Hunter Market Reports, Inc.

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2. Methods of Operation

Lotus Dev. Corp. v. Borland International, Inc.

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D. Classifying Copyrightable Works

1. Distinguishing the Work of Authorship From the Copy

2. The Statutory Categories

3. Pictorial, Graphic, and Sculptural Works

Brandir International, Inc. v. Cascade Pacific Lumber Co.

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Problem

4. Derivative Works

Gracen v. Bradford Exchange

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Problem

E. Formalities

Comparative Perspective: The Development of International Copyright Law

1. Notice

2. Registration and Deposit

3. Publication

Estate of Martin Luther King, Jr. v. CBS, Inc.

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F. Ownership

1. Collaboration and Joint Works

Aalmuhammed v. Lee

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Problem

2. Works for Hire

Community for Creative Non-Violence v. Reid

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3. Duration, Renewal, Transfers, and Termination

Comparative Perspective: The Duration of Copyright