Entertainment Law: Content Licensing
- Semester: Spring 2026
- Course ID: 296W
- Credit Hours: 2
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Unique: 29889
Course Information
- Grading Method: Pass/Fail Allowed (JD only)
- Will use floating mean GPA if applicable
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
| Day | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| WED | 3:55 - 5:45 pm | TNH 3.125 |
Evaluation Method
| Type | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper |
Description
Entertainment Law: Content Licensing is a course that explores the legal and business frameworks governing the licensing of creative works across film, television, music, publishing, gaming, and emerging digital platforms. Students will examine core contract structures, standard provisions, negotiation strategies, and risk allocation in licensing transactions, with attention to both traditional and cutting-edge issues such as evolving standards of fair use, streaming, and "open-source" licensing and content licensing in the age of AI. Through case studies, drafting exercises, and class discussion, the course emphasizes practical skills and critical thinking necessary for advising clients in an evolving entertainment marketplace.
Textbooks ( * denotes required )
The Law of Digital Content
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Jon M. Garon, Editor
American Bar Association, Business Law Section
ISBN: 978-1-63905-635-4
ISBN: 978-1-63905-635-4
Instructors
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| Date | Updated |
|---|---|
| 10/02/2025 | Meeting changed |
Cavazos, Edward A.