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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Copyright Law in the Music Business by Berklee

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    About the Course

    In this course taught by E. Michael Harrington, you will learn the basis for copyright including what is and is not covered by copyright law. This
    course will help clarify what rights artists have as creators as well as what the public is free to take from their work. You will also learn what to
    do if someone copies your work and what to do if you are accused of copying someone else. Finally, the course will discuss how technology has
    changed copyright for the better (and worse) and how copyright laws may change in the coming years.
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    Top reviews

    JD

    Oct 30, 2022

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    Copyright Law internationally is a very broad subject. How one profits and protects one's own creation is another thing that is something that makes a huge the difference in the music industry.

    VL

    Apr 12, 2020

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    Thank you the opportunity. I want to thank the Coursera team and Michael for making it easier to get an in-depth understanding of the Copyright Law in Music Business. This will be very helpful.

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    By Maiha F

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    May 31, 2020

    This was my first time to take the class of university in US.

    Especially I was surprised about the content.

    It was specific, practical and latest.

    This was an amazing experience for me.

    Thank you so much for Mr E. Michael Harrington, Berklee and Coursera.

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    By Dan C

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    Jul 31, 2018

    This is a great course. They did a great job of taking a very mundane, yet crucially important subject and make it easy to understand. The use of the case studies was brilliant and it really helped it the understanding and application of the material.

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    By Kristen N

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    Mar 24, 2020

    Fantastic course! Such interesting material by a personable and very knowledgeable instructor. He explained everything clearly and included interesting "real world" stories. I would readily take another course from this instructor.

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    By lucero r

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    Jan 27, 2020

    I feel I have a closer understanding of copyright law. Though some things where a little hard for me to understand as I'm not musically inclined, this gives me a great starting point when my team creates different songs

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    By SOULAIMANE I

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    Sep 7, 2019

    A glimpse on legality in the world of music with invaluable information that complements the courses presented before in this specialization, It was an amazing experience. This fine gentleman will represent me someday.

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    By Girish D K

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    Jul 27, 2020

    E. Michael Harrington

    sir was excellent he cleared every concept regarding copyright infringement.If anyone want to learn about copyright against music you should go for this course. Learned a lot Thank You.

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    By Justine D

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    Oct 31, 2022

    Copyright Law internationally is a very broad subject. How one profits and protects one's own creation is another thing that is something that makes a huge the difference in the music industry.

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    By Erick E R C

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    Feb 27, 2021

    It's a perfect course, it allowed me to know the fundamental areas of law in the music industry, so now I can go deeper and deeper, depending on the things I need to know about.

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    By Shawn R

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    Jul 20, 2020

    Concise information with in-depth examination of case studies. I feel like I learned exactly what I needed in this course - perfectly adequate with no unnecessary fluff.

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    By Janet E

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    Jul 18, 2020

    Excellent introductory course. Mr. Harrington answered many questions I have about copyright. His videos are entertaining, and include real-world situations. Thanks!

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    By Monica W

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    May 21, 2020

    The instructor was very easy and pleasant to listen too. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the subject matter. Every session flowed very smoothly. Thank you.

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    By Daniele C

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    May 11, 2019

    I loved this course!

    Very informative on the Music Business.

    Also learned a lot of good information about Copyright & Trademarks which I know will be helpful.

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    By Brandie D

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    Sep 15, 2020

    This is a great beginner course into copyright law for music business. I am curious to see what the next course or level would include and expand into.

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    By Gellért M

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    Jun 21, 2020

    Very interesting course! It is easy to follow. You will learn useful things, with many examples. The instructor seems to be a very nice person.

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    By Rufina P

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    Aug 16, 2020

    Excellent professor who has actual and current experience in the field as an expert in court cases involving music copyright violations.

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    By Lavínia B

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    Aug 28, 2020

    I really enjoyed the theme of the course, everything was very well explained and I just loved the case studies! It's totally worth it!

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    By Toby M

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    Jan 18, 2023

    A little bit "stream of consciousness" in delivery, but the content is useful and the quizzes were challenging and thought provoking.

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    By Mohammad K H

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    Jun 10, 2020

    I love the course. I learned many things from it. It has different issues and interesting case study that helps better understanding.

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    By LUCAS P F

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    Aug 24, 2019

    An amazing dive in the Copyright System and how it resolved problems in the music industry during the years. Thanks for that Berklee!

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    By Jenny P M A

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    Oct 30, 2020

    Buenas tardes

    Mi nombre es JENNY MORENO A y este curso me pareció EXCELENTE muy completo y entendible

    Muchas Gracias

    JENNY MORENO A

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    By Alli C

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    Oct 22, 2019

    Very much appreciated the opportunity to analyze real copyright cases and experience copyright material at a whole new depth.

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    By Laura I

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    Mar 26, 2020

    Great content that helped me understand basic copyright law and I feel much more confident about my copyright knowledge.

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    By Sanobar K

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    Apr 26, 2020

    I loved the course E.Michael Harrington is awesome. He explains very well. Especially, I like that he has practice.

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    By Kwamena H

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    Apr 20, 2021

    An amazing journey. It is very surprising how taking this course has changed my world view of the music industry.

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    By Nomita R

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    Jul 23, 2020

    The way in which this course is taught is really easy to understand and fun. I would surely recommend doing it!

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