Postgraduate Diploma in International Copyright Law & Global Licensing Regimes

The Postgraduate Diploma in International Copyright Law & Global Licensing Regimes is designed for legal professionals seeking advanced expertise in copyright protection, cross-border exploitation, and international licensing.

 The programme focuses on the legal frameworks governing copyright ownership, protection, commercialization, licensing, and enforcement across jurisdictions. 

 It examines the interaction between national copyright laws and international copyright frameworks, with emphasis on managing rights in global markets. 

 Participants develop practical capabilities in copyright transactions, licensing strategy, rights management, digital content protection, and dispute resolution. 

 The programme connects copyright law with the evolving global creative, media, publishing, entertainment, software, and digital-content industries.

Foundations of International Copyright Protection
Berne Convention
TRIPS Agreement
World Intellectual Property Organization
Technological Protection Measures (TPMs)
Rights Management Information (RMI)
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty
International Licensing & Commercial Exploitation
Cross-Border Enforcement & Dispute Resolution
Injunctions & damages in international infringement
Arbitration & mediation in copyright disputes
WTO dispute settlement for IP non-compliance
Sector-Specific Copyright Governance
Emerging Issues in Global Copyright
Open-source licensing (GPL, Creative Commons)
WIPO Copyright Guidelines
WTO TRIPS Council interpretations
International best practices in licensing compliance

• Covers fundamental and advanced principles of copyright ownership, authorship, economic and moral rights, infringement, exceptions, limitations, and remedies.
•  Examines major international copyright frameworks and treaties, including cross-border recognition and protection of creative works. 
•  Develops practical skills in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and structuring international copyright licences and rights-management agreements. 
•  Explores licensing models for publishing, music, film, television, software, digital platforms, merchandising, and other creative assets. 
•  Addresses cross-border copyright enforcement, digital infringement, collective rights management, territorial licensing, and strategic management of global copyright portfolios.