Internet and the Law

The Internet and the Law Course addresses emerging topics relating to the legal aspects of the Internet. Topics covered include intellectual property, copyright, domain names, trademark issues, and the First Amendment. From a marketing approach, legal considerations are presented that can potentially affect the development of an Internet marketing campaign. Students explore, through the course content and case studies, the Internet’s impact on the legal arena. The course traces regulatory issues concerning the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission, among others.

Course Outline

• Overview of Internet Law Issues
• Domain Names
• Intellectual Property
• Website Linking Legal Issues
• Online Communication
• Copyrights
• The Role of the First Amendment
• Federal Trade Commission, Federal Communications Commission, and Other Regulatory Agencies
• Privacy Issues
• Case Studies
• Final Project Application and Development