DL-201 Copyright and Related Rights

The advanced level, self-paced course explains the fundamental principles of international copyright and related rights protection, including a comprehensive overview of the international treaties, and recent developments and trends in the area of international copyright. It describes the system of collective management of rights and deals with issues of copyright and related rights in the digital environment. It also covers the role of WIPO in the worldwide protection of copyright. The course is best suited for participants who have already completed an introductory course in copyright law (such as WIPO’s DL-101) or who possess equivalent background knowledge.

This course is available in the following languages:

French: https://welc.wipo.int/acrp/program/dl?cid=DL201OF25S4&lang=fr;

Spanish: https://welc.wipo.int/acrp/program/dl?cid=DL201OS25S4&lang=es;

Arabic: https://welc.wipo.int/acrp/program/dl?cid=DL201OA25S4&lang=ar&locale=ar

Portuguese: https://welc.wipo.int/acrp/program/dl?cid=DL201OP25S4&lang=pt

Russian: https://welc.wipo.int/acrp/program/dl?cid=DL201OR25S4&lang=ru

Target Audience

The DL-201 Copyright course is designed for individuals seeking an advanced understanding of international copyright and related rights with some background knowledge equivalent to WIPO's General Course on Intellectual Property (DL-101). It is particularly suited for:

Legal professionals
Government officials and policymakers
Academics, researchers, and advanced students
Staff of copyright offices and collective management organizations (CMOs)
Professionals in the creative industries
WIPO personnel and IP office staff

There is no tutorial service, exam, or certificate offered for this course.

Learning Objectives

This course is composed of 13 modules, each containing specific objectives. By the end of the course, advanced-level learners obtain a thorough understanding of the fundamental principles of international copyright and related rights protection, including an in-depth examination of key international treaties, recent developments and trends, the system of collective rights management, the challenges posed by the digital environment, and the role of WIPO in the global copyright framework.