Learn the basics of copyright law or discuss a particular case, followed by a keynote discussion about the class action suit that challenged the enforcement of copyright for the song "Happy Birthday to You."

This camp is free and open to all, but please register for the one of the morning sessions and lunch. Registration is not required for the afternoon interview and reception; drop-ins are welcomed. If you have questions about Copyright Camp, please contact the University of Michigan Library Copyright Office.

9:30-10:00 am, Registration

10:00 am-1:00 pm, Morning Sessions and Lunch (Registration required)
Morning sessions run 10 am-12 pm, with lunch provided 12-1 pm.

Introductory Workshop: This session is designed for participants who have limited experience with copyright. Ana Enriquez of the U-M Library Copyright Office will lead an introductory workshop on copyright law. Please register via https://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/copyright-camp-introductory-workshop/ or by emailing Ana at anaenriq@umich.edu.

Discussion Group: This session is designed for participants who have previous experience with copyright. Justin Bonfiglio of the U-M Library Copyright Office will lead a discussion about the Supreme Court case Eldred v Ashcroft (https://h2o.law.harvard.edu/collages/15565). Please register via https://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/sessions/copyright-camp-discussion-group or by emailing Ana Enriquez at anaenriq@umich.edu.

1:00-1:30 pm: Break

1:30-3:00 pm: Keynote: Mark Rifkin, the head of the legal team in the class action suit challenging Warner/Chappell's enforcement of copyright to the song "Happy Birthday to You," speaks with Susan M. Kornfield, an intellectual property attorney who teaches at the U-M School of Law. See the full schedule with bios here: https://www.lib.umich.edu/copyright/copyright-camp-2017.

3:00-4:00 pm: Reception