MUSIC & DIGITAL MEDIA (Spring 2018)

Chris Bavitz (Harvard Law School)

Clinical Professor Christopher T. Bavitz | Spring 2018 Seminar | Monday 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Room TBD | 2 Credits

This course explores legal issues relating to the creation, exploitation, and protection of music and other content. It focuses on traditional regimes and models and the ways new technologies have affected strategies involved in making and distributing content. The seminar balances doctrinal and policy concerns with day-to-day legal and business practices and skills relevant to practitioners.

6 BLURRED LINES CASE STUDY: Anatomy of an Infringement Case (Spring 2018) 6 BLURRED LINES CASE STUDY: Anatomy of an Infringement Case (Spring 2018)

6.1 ONLINE ONLY (Spring 2018) 6.1 ONLINE ONLY (Spring 2018)

6.1.1. Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., Complaint (C.D. Cal. CV13-06004) (August 15, 2013)

Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., Complaint (C.D. Cal. CV13-06004) (August 15, 2013)

6.1.2. ASCAP Clearance Express Database, Title Search Result, "Blurred Lines," Work ID #885215996, ISWC# T9103359699 (Search Performed March 12, 2015)

ASCAP Clearance Express Database, Title Search Result, "Blurred Lines," Work ID #885215996, ISWC# T9103359699 (Search Performed March 12, 2015)

6.1.3. ASCAP Clearance Express Database, Title Search Result, "Blurred Lines (Non-Rap Version)," Work ID #885745206, ISWC# T9131726528 (Search Performed March 12, 2015)

ASCAP Clearance Express Database, Title Search Result, "Blurred Lines (Non-Rap Version)," Work ID #885745206, ISWC# T9131726528 (Search Performed March 12, 2015)

6.1.4. Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., Jury Instructions (C.D. Cal. CV13-06004) (March 10, 2015), skim

Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., Jury Instructions (C.D. Cal. CV13-06004) (March 10, 2015), skim

6.1.5. Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., Special Verdict Form (C.D. Cal. CV13-06004) (March 10, 2015) , skim

Williams v. Bridgeport Music, Inc., Special Verdict Form (C.D. Cal. CV13-06004) (March 10, 2015) , skim

6.1.6. Casey Rae, "Blurred (Legal) Lines?," Future of Music Coalition (March 11, 2015)

Casey Rae, "Blurred (Legal) Lines?," Future of Music Coalition (March 11, 2015)

6.1.7. Eriq Gardner, "'Blurred Lines' Appeal Gets Support from More than 200 Musicians," The Hollywood Reporter (August 30, 2016)

Eriq Gardner, "'Blurred Lines' Appeal Gets Support from More than 200 Musicians," The Hollywood Reporter (August 30, 2016)

6.1.8 Josh Chesterfield, "Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines VS Marvin Gaye - Got to Give it Up," YouTube.com (November 1, 2013) (Video) 6.1.8 Josh Chesterfield, "Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines VS Marvin Gaye - Got to Give it Up," YouTube.com (November 1, 2013) (Video)

6.1.9 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, "Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke & The Roots Sing 'Blurred Lines' (w/Classroom Instruments)," Tune.pk (User: Jack oliver) (Video) 6.1.9 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, "Jimmy Fallon, Robin Thicke & The Roots Sing 'Blurred Lines' (w/Classroom Instruments)," Tune.pk (User: Jack oliver) (Video)

6.2 OPTIONAL (Spring 2018) 6.2 OPTIONAL (Spring 2018)

6.2.1 MovieClips Trailers, "The Best Man Holiday Official Trailer #1 (2013)," YouTube (July 10, 2013) (Video) 6.2.1 MovieClips Trailers, "The Best Man Holiday Official Trailer #1 (2013)," YouTube (July 10, 2013) (Video)