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MODEL SYLLABUS AND COURSE OUTLINE (10 Week)

Course Title: Course Number:
Credit Hours: Term:
Prerequisite(s): Meeting Time:
Instructor:
Phone:
Email:

Office Location and Office Hours:

Course Description: The course explores the legal and policy issues associated with the
Internet and cyberspace. The course will focus on cases, statutes, regulations, and constitutional
provisions that affect people and businesses interacting through computers and the Internet.
Topics include intellectual property, e-commerce, online contracts, cybercrimes, torts, and
privacy issues.

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to:

1. Describe the history and development of the Internet.

2. Discuss jurisdictional issues in cyberspace.
3. Explain the scope of copyright protection for online content and the fair use defense.
4. Describe the purpose and major provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
5. Explain the scope of trademark protection for Internet content, software, and other technology
related products and services.
6. Explain the scope of patent protection for Internet patents and what is meant by obviousness.
7. Compare and contrast clickwrap agreements and browsewrap agreements
8. Explain the enforceability of e-contracts.
9. Discuss tax-related issues in the online environment.
10. Explain the main federal statutes associated with computer crimes and the penalties
associated with cybercrimes.
11. Describe the different tort actions available the online environment, including invasion of
privacy.
12. Explain the scope of the First Amendment freedom of speech and the press in the Internet
age.
13. Discuss the scope and immunity provision under the Communications Decency Act.
14. Explain the right of privacy in the online environment afforded under the U.S. Constitution,
state constitutions, and statutes.
15. Explain the legal and policy issues surrounding privacy with social networking sites, search
queries, online advertising, data mining, online privacy policies, and workplace policies.

Text: Brian Craig, Cyberlaw: The Law of the Internet and Information Technology, 1st ed.,
Prentice Hall, 2012. (ISBN 10: 0-13-256087-9; ISBN 13: 978-0-13-256087-0).
Instructional Methods: This course combines lecture, class discussion and writing assignments.
Guest speakers and video/audio materials may also be used.

Grading: The student’s final grade will be determined on a percentage system. Grades
are determines as follows:

Written Assignments: 50%

Final Exam: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Class Participation: 10%
Total: 100%

The following grade scale is used to determine the student’s final grade:

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%

Attendance: Students are expected to attend every class. Since part of your grade is based on
class participation, attendance is important. If you expect to be absent, please let the
instructor know as soon as possible.

Academic Honesty: Students who violate the school’s academic honesty policy face severe
consequences. Please refer to university catalog for more information on academic honesty.

Week 1
Reading: Chapter 1
Topic: Introduction to Cyberlaw; Jurisdiction
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 2
Reading: Chapter 2
Topics: Introduction to Intellectual Property;
Copyrights Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 3
Reading: Chapter 3
Topic: Trademarks; Domain names
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 4
Reading: Chapter 4
Topics: Patents; Trade Secrets
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 5
Reading: Chapters 5-6
Topics: E-Commerce; Online Contracts; Online Tax Related
Issues Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 6
Reading: Chapter 7
Topics: Computer Crimes
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 7
Chapter 8
Topics: Torts; Invasion of Privacy
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 8
Reading: Chapter 9
Topics: Online Speech and Defamation
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 9
Reading: Chapters 10-11
Topics: Constitutional and Statutory Privacy Protections; Special Topics in Online Privacy (e.g.
Data Mining, Online Privacy Policies)
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)
Week 10
Topic: Review for Final Exam
Assessment: Final Exam
 MODEL SYLLABUS AND COURSE OUTLINE (16 Week)
Course Title: Course Number:
Credit Hours: Term:
Prerequisite(s): Meeting Time:
Instructor:
Phone:
Email:

Office Location and Office Hours:

Course Description: The course explores the legal and policy issues associated with the
Internet and cyberspace. The course will focus on cases, statutes, regulations, and constitutional
provisions that affect people and businesses interacting through computers and the Internet.
Topics include intellectual property, e-commerce, online contracts, cybercrimes, torts, and
privacy issues.

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to:

1. Describe the history and development of the Internet.

2. Discuss jurisdictional issues in cyberspace.
3. Explain the scope of copyright protection for online content and the fair use defense.
4. Describe the purpose and major provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
5. Explain the scope of trademark protection for Internet content, software, and other technology
related products and services.
6. Explain the scope of patent protection for Internet patents and what is meant by obviousness.
7. Compare and contrast clickwrap agreements and browsewrap agreements
8. Explain the enforceability of e-contracts.
9. Discuss tax-related issues in the online environment.
10. Explain the main federal statutes associated with computer crimes and the penalties
associated with cybercrimes.
11. Describe the different tort actions available the online environment, including invasion of
privacy.
12. Explain the scope of the First Amendment freedom of speech and the press in the Internet
age.
13. Discuss the scope and immunity provision under the Communications Decency Act.
14. Explain the right of privacy in the online environment afforded under the U.S. Constitution,
state constitutions, and statutes.
15. Explain the legal and policy issues surrounding privacy with social networking sites, search
queries, online advertising, data mining, online privacy policies, and workplace policies.

Text: Brian Craig, Cyberlaw: The Law of the Internet and Information Technology, 1st ed.,
Prentice Hall, 2012. (ISBN 10: 0-13-256087-9; ISBN 13: 978-0-13-256087-0).
Instructional Methods: This course combines lecture, class discussion and writing assignments.
Guest speakers and video/audio materials may also be used.

Grading: The student’s final grade will be determined on a percentage system. Grades
are determines as follows:

Written Assignments: 50%

Final Exam: 20%
Quizzes: 20%
Class Participation: 10%
Total: 100%

The following grade scale is used to determine the student’s final grade:

A = 90-100%
B = 80-89%
C = 70-79%
D = 60-69%
F = 0-59%

Attendance: Students are expected to attend every class. Since part of your grade is based on
class participation, attendance is important. If you expect to be absent, please let the
instructor know as soon as possible.

Academic Honesty: Students who violate the school’s academic honesty policy face severe
consequences. Please refer to university catalog for more information on academic honesty.

Week 1
Reading: Chapter 1
Topic: Introduction to Cyberlaw; Jurisdiction
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 2
Reading: Chapter 2
Topics: Introduction to Intellectual Property
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 3
Reading: Chapter 2
Topics: Copyrights
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 4
Reading: Chapter 3
Topic: Trademarks; Domain names
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 5
Reading: Chapter 4
Topics: Patents; Trade Secrets
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 6
Reading: Chapters 5
Topics: E-Commerce; Online Contracts
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 7
Reading: Chapter 6
Topics: Online Tax Related Issues
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 8
Reading: Chapter 7
Topics: Computer Crimes
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 9
Reading: Chapter 7
Topics: Computer Crimes
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)
Week 10
Reading: Chapter 8
Topics: Torts; Invasion of Privacy
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 11
Reading: Chapter 9
Topics: Online Speech and Defamation
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 12
Reading: Chapter 9
Topics: Online Speech and Defamation
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 13
Reading: Chapter 10
Topics: Constitutional Privacy Protections
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 14
Reading: Chapter 10
Topics: Statutory Privacy Protections
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 15
Reading: Chapter 11
Topics: Special Topics in Online Privacy (e.g. Data Mining, Online Privacy Policies)
Assignments:
(Select various assignments from Case Questions, Review Questions, Discussion Questions, and
Exercises.)

Week 16
Topic: Review for Final Exam
Assessment: Final Exam
 Chapter 1
Jurisdiction and Venue in Cyberspace
CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Chapter 1 provides an introduction to the history and development of the Internet. This chapter
also provides an introduction cyberlaw and jurisdictional matters in cyberspace. In addition, this
chapter addresses what contacts are sufficient to satisfy the Due Process Clause for personal
jurisdiction, particularly in the context of Internet transactions and maintaining a website.

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

1. Explain the history of the Internet.

2. Describe the different types of jurisdiction, including subject matter jurisdiction, personal
jurisdiction, and in rem jurisdiction.
3. Discuss how service of process plays a critical role in the commencement of litigation
and how service of process can be effectuated via electronic means.
4. Explain what activities are considered minimum contacts for a website owner and the
sliding scale used by courts for passive and active website.
5. Describe the purpose of a choice of law provision and a forum selection clause in an online
contract.

LECTURE OUTLINE

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTERNET

INTRODUCTION TO CYBERLAW

JURISDICTION IN CYBERSPACE

Personal Jurisdiction
Subject Matter Jurisdiction
In Rem Jurisdiction

LONG ARM STATUTES AND DUE PROCESS

Finding the Long-Arm Statute in a Particular State

Constitutional Protections of Due Process
International Shoe Co. v. Washington, 326 U.S. 310 (1945)

CHOICE OF LAW PROVISION

VENUE

Enforceability of Forum Selection Clause

FULL FAITH AND CREDIT CLAUSE

ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AND CLASS ACTIVITIES

Instructors may consider using more recent cases in their jurisdiction to find other cases dealing
with exercising personal jurisdiction over a non-resident defendant with the Internet by running a
search on Westlaw with the West Key Number for 106k13.3(12). Here is the hierarchy for this
West Key Number:

106 Courts
106I Nature, Extent, and Exercise of Jurisdiction in General
106I(A) In General
106k13.1 Actions by or Against Nonresidents, Personal Jurisdiction In; “Long-Arm” Jurisdiction
106k13.3 Factors Considered in General
106 k13 .3(12) k. Internet use.

Instructors may also consider using the Discussion Questions at the end of the chapter for
classroom discussion of policy issues. The Case Questions at the end of the featured cases, and
Exercises at the end of the chapter can also be used as additional assignments or as in-class
activities.

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO END-OF-CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS

Answers to Review Questions

1. Explain the history of the Internet.

Answer: The history of the Internet can be traced back to a military research network established
in 1968 called the Arpanet, which was sponsored by the Advanced Research Projects Agency
(ARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense.

2. Explain the difference between subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, and in
rem jurisdiction.
Answer: In rem jurisdiction is a court’s power to adjudicate the rights to a given piece of
property, including the power to seize and hold it. Personal jurisdiction is a court’s power to
bring a person into its adjudicative process; jurisdiction over a defendant’s personal rights, rather
than merely over property interests. Subject matter jurisdiction is jurisdiction over the nature of
the case and the type of relief sought; the extent to which a court can rule on the conduct of
persons or the status of things.

3. What is required to maintain personal jurisdiction over a nonresident defendant who operates
a website?
Answer: Courts apply the minimum contacts test under International Shoe. If the defendant has
sufficient minimum contacts in the forum state, a court will likely find that there is no violation
of the Due Process Clause for the court to exercise jurisdiction. Courts apply a sliding scale for
website owners and operators, and generally hold that a passive website for advertising along
does meet the requirements for minimum contacts. A court will more likely exercise personal
jurisdiction over an interactive website where the defendants purposely avails themselves of the
forum state and exercise of personal jurisdiction would be reasonable and fair.

4. Explain the difference between a choice of law clause and a forum selection clause. Why
would a company include these provisions in an online agreement?
Answer: A company may include a choice of law clause and a forum selection clause in an
online agreement to avoid the time and cost of litigating disputes. The choice of law provision
provides the law of a particular state, such as California state law, will govern any dispute
that arises under the contract.
 Chapter 2
Copyright Law in the Digital Age
CHAPTER OVERVIEW

Chapter 2 starts by providing an introduction to intellectual property law by comparing and

contrasting copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets. The rest of the chapter focuses on
copyright law, which stands at the forefront of legal issues related to the Internet. This chapter also
focuses on the scope of copyright protection, copyright notice, copyright registration, copyright
duration, and the fair use defense with respect to computers and new technology.

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

1. Compare and contrast copyright law with other areas of intellectual property law.
2. Explain the scope of copyright protection for websites and software.
3. Describe the benefits of copyright notice and copyright registration.
4. Discuss the four fair use defense factors and how courts apply these factors in a copyright
infringement action.
5. Explain the major provisions of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.

LECTURE OUTLINE

INTRODUCTION TO INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT LAW

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

COPYRIGHT REGISTRATION

COPYRIGHT DURATION

DIGITAL MILLENNIUM COPYRIGHT ACT (DMCA)

INFRINGEMENT

COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT DEFENSES

INTERNATIONAL ENFORCEMENT OF COPYRIGHTS

ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS AND CLASS ACTIVITIES

Instructors may consider finding and showing a particular video on YouTube and then lead a
class discussion on whether the video is an infringement on any copyright interests. Discuss
and analyze the four fair use defense factors. Then decide how the owner could file a DMCA
complaint. One potential in-class activity could be to divide the class into two groups and then
hold a simulation of oral arguments involving the appeal in the Viacom v. YouTube
litigation. One group would represent Viacom and the other group would represent YouTube
with the instructor or others acting as

Consider using the Discussion Questions at the end of the chapter for classroom discussion of
policy issues. The Case Questions at the end of the featured cases, and Exercises at the end of
the chapter can also be used as additional assignments or as in-class activities.

SUGGESTED ANSWERS TO END-OF-CHAPTER ASSIGNMENTS

Answers to Review Questions

1. What types of works are exempt from copyright protection? Give specific examples of
websites that have content that are not protected by copyright law.
Answer: Copyright law does not protect the following works:
• Works that have not been fixed in a tangible form of expression.
• Titles, names, short phrases, and slogans; familiar symbols or designs; mere variations of
typographic ornamentation, lettering, or coloring; mere listings of ingredients or contents
• Ideas, procedures, methods, systems, processes, concepts, principles, discoveries, or devices,
as distinguished from a description, explanation, or illustration
• Works consisting entirely of information that is common property and containing no original
authorship (for example: standard calendars, height and weight charts, tape measures and
rulers, and lists or tables taken from public documents or other common sources)
One example states in the text of a website that has not content not protected by copyright law
is a website for online fantasy baseball with Major League Baseball (MLB) statistics. MLB
baseball statistics are not protected by copyright as stated by the court in C.B.C. Distribution &
Marketing, Inc. v. Major League Baseball Advanced Media, L.P., 505 F.3d 818 (8th Cir. 2007).
A website that contains weather data is another example of content that is not protected by
copyright law.

2. What is the duration of a copyright for a work made for hire?

Answer: For works made for hire and anonymous and pseudonymous works created after 1978,
the duration of copyright is 95 years from first publication or 120 years from creation, whichever
is shorter (unless the author’s identity is later revealed in Copyright Office records, in which
case the term becomes the author’s life plus 70 years).

3. What types of works are considered works for hire?

Answer: Works created by employees for the employer or for an independent contractor are
considered works for hire. For example, original content on a website developed by an
employee is considered a work for hire.

4. What are the benefits of copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office?
Answer: Registration is a pre-requisite for a copyright infringement action. Registration is also
prima-facie evidence and entitled the copyright owner to statutory fees and attorneys’ fees.

5. What are the four fair use defense factors? Provide examples of each factor.
Answer: The fair use defense factors are: 1) the purpose and character of the use; 2) the nature of
the copyrighted work; 3) the amount of the work used; and 4) the economic impact of the use.
Examples will vary.

6. What is the meaning in transformative use?

Answer: Transformative use means adding something new to the work.

7. What is the safe harbor provision under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?
Answer: The DMCA includes a “safe harbor” provision that allows websites and Internet service
providers to avoid liability for copyright infringement if they follow certain procedural
safeguards. The DMCA “safe harbor” provision in 17 U.S.C. § 512(c), (m) and (n) is designed
to relieve websites from the burden of checking user-generated material before the content is
posted. The DMCA includes a takedown notice procedure.
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