B_AMPr Copyright and Media Law

University of Finance and Administration
Summer 2024
Extent and Intensity
2/0/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
JUDr. Jiří Matzner, Ph.D., LL.M. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Mgr. Rudolf Leška, Ph.D., LL.M.
Department of Law – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Kateřina Franců
Timetable of Seminar Groups
B_AMPr/poMMO: each odd Friday 8:45–9:29 M27, each odd Friday 9:30–10:15 M27, each odd Friday 10:30–11:14 M27, each odd Friday 11:15–12:00 M27, except Fri 16. 2. ; and Wed 21. 2. 17:30–19:00 M27, 19:15–20:45 M27, J. Matzner
B_AMPr/pxMPH: each odd Friday 8:45–9:29 E230, each odd Friday 9:30–10:15 E230, each odd Friday 10:30–11:14 E230, each odd Friday 11:15–12:00 E230, except Fri 16. 2. ; and Wed 21. 2. 17:30–19:00 E230, 19:15–20:45 E230, J. Matzner
Prerequisites
The requirement for the completion of this class is the completion of the course B_ZPr.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Students will understand the basics of the law of copyright (author's rights and related rights), elementary theoretical underpinnings (including the interplay with other IP rights and the unfair competition), the content and subject of the copyright, the notion of the author, as well as the copyright contract law, exceptions and limitations and problem of copyright infringement. In the media law, the discussion will encompass the TV and radio regulation, press law and the new media. Focus on the freedom of expression (freedom of press), publicity and privacy and regulation of advertising. The student shall be able to spot and evaluate basic legal issues and interpret basic legal texts.
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes of the course unit are the student's knowledge acquired at the exam.
Syllabus
  • 1. The notion of copyright and related rights, IP law, unfair competition and their interplay
  • 2. The work and other protected subject matter, the author
  • 3. Content of copyright. Moral rights and economic rights of the author.
  • 4. Disposing with rights (licence, work created in the course of employment), exceptions and limitations to copyright
  • 5. Enforcement of copyright
  • 6. Collective Management of rights.
  • 7. Publicity and privacy in the media
  • 8. Regulation of TV and radio
  • 9. Press law and book law
  • 10. New media, audiovisual services on demand
  • 11. Advertising law
  • 12. Commercial communications and data protection
Literature
    required literature
  • LEŠKA, Rudolf and Eva ONDŘEJOVÁ. ZÁKLADY MARKETINGOVÉHO PRÁVA A PRÁVA DUŠEVNÍHO VLASTNICTVÍ - FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING LAW AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW. 1st ed. Praha: Vysoká škola finanční a správní, 2018, 138 pp. EDUCOpress. ISBN 978-80-7408-173-6. URL info
    recommended literature
  • SRSTKA, Jiří a kol. Autorské právo a práva související. Praha: Leges, 2017. Student (Leges). ISBN 978-80-7502-240-0.
  • Kroupa, Šimáčková, Molek et al, Mediální právo, Brno: MUNI, 2009. ISBN 978-80-210-4884-3.
  • MORAVEC, Ondřej. Mediální právo v informační společnosti. Praha: Leges, 2013. Student (Leges). ISBN 978-80-87576-52-6.
  • Diblík, J., Veit, F. Mediální právo a práva k nehmotným statkům v České republice = Media law and intellectual property law in the Czech Republic. Praha: Linde, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7201-863-5
Teaching methods
Lecture with facultative attendance. Nevertheless, focus of the exam is on the issues discussed in classes.
Assessment methods
The course is completed with written exam. The written exam consists of 10 multiple choice test questions with 0-4 correct answers. A written paper is required in case of non-attendance in seminars in the required number of classes.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 12 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2008, Winter 2009, Winter 2010, Winter 2011, summer 2012, Winter 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023.
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