Intellectual Property and Contracts

Intellectual Property and Contracts

Contact Hours: 12

 

Class 1: Copyrights

Learning Outcomes:

1. Learn how to protect copyright in Africa.
2. Understanding the role of rights owners in the governance of CMOs and PROs.
3. Knowledge of revenue streams in sound recording and composition.

 

Class 2: Music Industry Contracts I (Management and Label Contracts)  

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding the role of Management and Managers
2. Learning to propose managerial advice for artists.
3. Defining and Differentiating the role of managers and labels using contracts.

 

Class 3: Music Industry Contracts II (Endorsements, Performances, Sponsorships)

Learning Outcomes

1. Understanding contract terms and clauses and their meanings and consequences.
2. Learning contract drafting and negotiation.

 

Class 4: IP Valuation (Trademarks, Patents, Monetising IP)

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understanding of how the industry protects and monetise IP.
2. Knowledge of considerations that shape IP laws.