Lesser-Known Species: A Spotlight on Neighboring and Moral Rights

The course will cover the concept of moral rights—a crucial aspect of authors’ rights, but one largely undiscussed in the U.S.—with an analysis of how these rights are treated globally and the patchwork of analogous protections in the United States. We will also delve into neighboring rights, another seldom-discussed property right, and their implications in both international and U.S. law, highlighting how attorneys and artists can leverage these rights. The program will include a detailed examination of key international treaties that shape copyright, so that attendees gain an understanding of the global landscape. Finally, hear about the emerging impact of artificial intelligence on copyright law—addressing new challenges and opportunities in the evolving digital environment and how this emerging technology implicates moral rights. Indeed, the program is designed to give legal professionals a comprehensive understanding of current trends and international perspectives on seldom-explored intellectual property topics.