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Entertainment Law: Pop Iconography & Celebrity Last Updated Date: 14 Oct 2009 4 Credits, Semester 2 Course Description: The objectives of the course are to (i) examine key aspects of a modern entertainment industry with a focus on the enforcement of intellectual property rights relating to popular iconography in movies, books, fashion and the arts; (ii) critically evaluate claims brought by celebrities, authors, artists and well-known brands in the United States and United Kingdom; (iii) understand the current legal issues concerning the protection of the commercial and dignitary interests of the celebrity. From Naomi Campbell to Tiger Woods, Michael Douglas to Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis, Harry Potter to Seinfeld, Louis Vuitton to Gucci, this course will be analysing the operation of the six prominent causes of action brought by celebrities and rights owners. Course Convenor: As/P Tan Kah Heng, David Co-teacher(s): NA Module Codes: LL4177 / LL5177 / LL6177 Contact Hours: 3-hr continuous weekly seminar Workload: 3 hours Mode of Assessment: 1 Week Take Home Exam - 100% [Release: Tue, 6 April 9am; Due: Mon 12 April 4pm] Preclusions: Nil Prerequisites: NUS Compulsory Core Law Curriculum or equivalent. Examination Date: Different Mode of Examination Click here to go Back |
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