| Dozent/in |
Prof. Dr. iur. Mira Burri |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Workshop |
| Code |
FS261353 |
| Semester |
Frühjahrssemester 2026 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Öffentliches Recht |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Fr, 20.02.2026, 10:15 - 14:00 Uhr, 3.B55
Fr, 27.02.2026, 14:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 3.B55
Do, 19.03.2026, 10:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 3.A05 |
| Umfang |
Blockveranstaltung |
| Turnus |
Introductory and wrap-up lectures ; workshop |
| Inhalt |
Digital technologies and the Internet in particular have triggered disruptive changes in long-established modes of creating, distributing and using works, ranging from literature and music to scientific publications and computer software. International and national copyright law has adapted, at least partially, in an attempt to reflect these changes. Yet, the jury is still out on whether these changes are appropriate and there is an intense ongoing debate on the proper scope of copyright and the means of its enforcement in the digital space. On the one side, there are strong voices, especially from the entertainment industries, that claim that the digital revolution has seriously undermined copyright protection that is essential to encourage the creation and distribution of new works. On the counter side, there are those who believe that strong and ever stronger copyright protection in fact inhibits technological innovation, hampers creativity and chills freedom of expression.
It is the purpose of this workshop to clarify the stakes in this debate and thematize the challenges that stand before policy- and rule-makers in the field of digital copyright law. It will use current developments, such as US copyright cases on fair use, or questions about the liability of Internet intermediaries, and discuss the law and practice at the international level and in selected national jurisdictions (US, EU and Switzerland). The topic of copyright and artificial intelligence will also figure prominently, as to reflect the latest challenges and needed legal adaptation. |
| Lernziele |
- Furthering of the understanding, the application of knowledge and professional judgment in the field of copyright law, in particular as to its application to digital media.
- By the end of the course, students will be able to frame and independently assess current developments in digital copyright law, to actively engage in debates and formulate legal opinions on the topic based on acquired knowledge of national and international law and practice, as well as contemporary legal scholarship.
- Students will acquire additional presentation and writing skills and learn to engage in scholarly debate on a legal topic. |
| Voraussetzungen |
No specific prerequisites except for a good command of English; knowledge in intellectual property law is an asset but not a requirement. |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Begrenzung |
Yes, 24 students |
| Anmeldung |
Registration/deregistration mandatory on the "UniPortal" from Feb 13, 08.00 until Feb 28, 2026, 24.00 / counts as exam registration. Please, enrol in due time, because of limited space and to ensure early and fair distribution of topics. The participation in the introductory lecture is mandatory. |
| Leistungsnachweis |
Combined grade based on a written paper and a paper presentation. Each student will write a short paper on a selected topic, present it in class and engage in a subsequent debate. Working in groups of up to 4 students is also possible.
Further information on the modalities will be provided on OLAT before the start of the course. |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Graded essay and presentation / 5 Credits
|
| Hinweise |
The participation in all parts of the workshop, including the introductory lecture, is mandatory. There will be no overlapping with other English courses.
Information about the course will be made available on OLAT. |
| Hörer-/innen |
Nein |
| Kontakt |
mira.burri@unilu.ch |
| Material |
There is no particular script or textbook needed for the course. The relevant readings will be provided electronically and made available on OLAT. The different topics, papers’ research questions and outlines will be discussed in personal and group interviews with the course convenor, who will provide additional dedicated literature and guidance. |
| Anzahl Anmeldungen |
0 von maximal 24 |