This course is jointly offered by Istanbul Bilgi University and the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). It is intended to explain the basic principles of international copyright law and introduce the international treaties, as well as recent developments and trends in the area of international copyright. It also covers the role of WIPO in the worldwide protection of copyright. The course consists of ten substantive modules on the Berne Convention, TRIPS Agreement and the WIPO Copyright Treaty, Enforcement Issues, Related Rights, Collective Management of Rights and Copyright on the Internet.
The course modules will be taught online and discussions will take place both online and during three-hour classroom seminars that will be held once a month (four times). Course material and electronic discussion forums will be provided by the WIPO Academy. The course will be given in English. Students taking the course will need access to a computer with sound card and internet access. Course assessment will be done by essay-type final exam and/or paper submissions in English.
The course is recommended to students who have previously taken a basic Copyright Law course.