CS Table 2/9: US copyright duration and fair use
While many CS students may be aware of copyleft, DRM, and related issues, there are other interesting aspects of copyright law and practice that should generate vigorous discussion. The readings for this week includes three short articles, along with two brief background papers on fair use and copyright duration.
One good source of background material for our discussion this week is the overview of US copyright law at bitlaw.com. These brief descriptions of copyright law should be helpful: Duration of Copyrights; Fair Use in Copyright Law.
The primary articles (all short) are available here:
- How Mickey Mouse Keeps Changing Copyright Law. Steve Schlackman, Art Law Journal.
- The NFL wants you to think these things are illegal. Sherwin Siy, ArsTechnica.
- All-day Bowie and the Copyright Act. David Post, The Washington Post.
Computer science table (CS Table) is a weekly meeting of Grinnell College community members (students, faculty, staff, etc.) interested in discussing topics related to computing and computer science. CS Table meets Tuesdays from 12:00-12:45 in JRC 224C. Students on meal plans, faculty, and staff are expected to cover the cost of their meals. Visitors to the College and students not on meal plans can charge their meals to the department.
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