Ass. jur. Diana Liebenau, LL.M. (Harvard)
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin
Lehrstuhl für Bürgerliches Recht, Recht des Geistigen Eigentums und Wettbewerbsrecht
Büroadresse:
Ludwigstr. 29
Raum 203
80539 München
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Kurzbiografie
Ass. jur. Diana Liebenau, LL.M. (Harvard) ist Doktorandin und wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Bürgerliches Recht, Recht des Geistigen Eigentums und Wettbewerbsrecht an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
Sie studierte Rechtswissenschaft an der Universität Bayreuth (Erste Juristische Staatsprüfung) und der Harvard Law School (Master of Laws), gefördert u.a. als Stipendiatin des Max Weber-Programms, der Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (ERP-Programm) und des Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdiensts. Ihr Referendariat absolvierte sie im Oberlandesgerichtsbezirk München mit Stationen u.a. bei Hogan Lovells, Bardehle Pagenberg und der Tel Aviv University (Zweite Juristische Staatsprüfung). Als Gastwissenschaftlerin forschte sie an der Harvard Law School und der Tel Aviv University.
In ihrer Dissertation beschäftigt sie sich mit den privatrechtlichen Problemen antisemitischer Kunst und veröffentlicht daneben im Bereich des Geistigen Eigentums und dessen Überschneidungsbereich zum Privatrecht. Insbesondere ist sie auf amerikanisches Urheberrecht spezialisiert, das sie auch in Affiliation mit CopyrightX unterrichtet, einer Initiative des Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society an der Harvard Law School.
Neben der Juristerei lernt sie Hebräisch (B1), übt täglich Yoga, schneidert ihre Kleidung selbst und ist film-, design- und kunstbegeistert.
Aktuelles
© Edward Elgar Publishing
12. Juli 2024
Die Lehre im Kurs “CopyrightX – Comparing U.S. and European Copyright Law and Policy” wurde mit dem Lehrinnovationspreis 2024 der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München ausgezeichnet. Zuvor wurde das Projekt im Fonds zur Förderung der Lehre (2022–2023) unterstützt.
10. Juli 2024
Der Beitrag „Bilderjurisprudenz und Urheberrecht – Private Werke in gerichtlichen Entscheidungen zwischen Schranken und Gemeinfreiheit“ ist in Zeitschrift für geistiges Eigentum (ZGE) erschienen (Open Access).
18. Juni 2024
Der Beitrag “Copyright as anti-discrimination” ist erschienen im Sammelband Research Handbook on Intellectual Property Rights and Inclusivity (hrsg. v. Cristiana Sappa).
Lehre
Overview
“CopyrightX: Comparing U.S. and European Copyright Law and Policy (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Munich, Germany)” is a 14-week course taught by Diana Liebenau in the CopyrightX network.
CopyrightX is a 12-week course concept developed and taught by Professor Terry Fisher at Harvard Law School. It is hosted and supported by the HarvardX distance-learning initiative and the Berkman Klein Center for Internet and Society. Through a combination of pre-recorded lectures, readings, seminars, live webcasts, and online discussions, the participants in these courses examine and assess the ways in which law seeks to stimulate and regulate creative expression. CopyrightX is a unique networked course that consists of a residential course at Harvard Law School, an online course, and a network of affiliated courses offered by several universities and other institutions outside the United States.“CopyrightX: Comparing U.S. and European Copyright Law and Policy” is one of these affiliated courses; it particularly emphasizes comparative aspects between European and U.S. copyright law.
A Unique Approach
By German law school standards, CopyrightX is an unusual course in at least six respects.
1. Blended Learning Pedagogy: Each week before class, students watch a pre-recorded lecture by Professor Fisher (approximately 90 minutes). Students are also required to read the materials provided in the syllabus. In class, we will discuss case studies which explore in more depth the law and theories introduced in the recorded lecture and the readings. Instead of distributing an outline or powerpoint slides, the course uses mind maps to summarize the course takeaways.
2. Curriculum Informed by Policy and Theory: Whereas German law school classes typically focus on what the law is rather than what it should be, CopyrightX takes a different approach. Classes on theory and law alternate. The course has a strong focus on policy to enable students to participate in recent debates on intellectual property with an opinion informed by theory. The course also has a comparative angle.
3. Open Access: The course employs reading materials that are in the public domain; the videos and mind maps are freely accessible on the internet. With their help, unique case studies drawn from the vast CopyrightX network are discussed in class.
4. Open for Anyone: Any student at LMU can attend the course: regardless of whether they have taken Intellectual Property classes – and in fact, any law class. However, registration, diligent preparation and regular attendance are expected if students wish to obtain a certificate. Regular attendance means not missing class more than twice.
5. English: The language of instruction is English. CopyrightX is not a language course but instead teaches substantive law.
6. Part of a Network: CopyrightX is a networked course so that residential, online and affiliated courses are designed to be parallel. There is an opportunity (not an obligation) to interact with these other groups of students through webcasts with invited speakers in Harvard and an online discussion forum. However, due to the fact that the course takes place in the U.S. spring semester, the Munich course will take place partially in the semester break.
Course Material
- IP theory mind map
- U.S. copyright law mind map
- Reading lists
- Lecture videos
- Curated list as well as additional materials on Moodle
Syllabus
Week 0 – Introduction to the US Legal System (with Respect to Copyright)
Week 1 – The Foundations of Copyright Law
Week 2 – Fairness and Personality Theories
Week 3 – The Subject Matter of Copyright
Week 4 – Welfare Theory
Week 5 – Authorship
Week 6 – The Mechanics of Copyright
Week 7 – The Rights to Reproduce and Modify
Week 8 – The Rights to Distribute, Perform, and Display
Week 9 – Fair Use
Week 10 – Cultural Theory
Week 11 – Supplements to Copyright – Secondary Liability and Para-copyright
Week 12 – Remedies
Week 13 – Exam Review
You will need to watch the lectures and do your reading each week prior to class.
The course is taught in person.
Registration
Registration and regular attendance is required if students wish to obtain a certificate.
If you want to attend the course, register by email:
Recipient: dawn-yvette.ehlermann@jura.uni-muenchen.de
subject line: Registration CopyrightX 2024
deadline: December 5, 2023
Please attach your CV and transcript of records
Registration for 2024 is closed. Registration for 2025 will open in November 2024.
Exam information
LL.M. and Erasmus students: You cannot take this course for academic credit.
State exam students: You cannot take this course to fulfil the mandatory language requirement according to Ausbildungs- und Prüfungsordnung für Juristen (JAPO).
The exam will be a take-home exam. Exact start and end times as well as more details TBA.
You will write the official HarvardX exam for the online sections and will be issued an official certificate.
CopyrightX – Comparing U.S. and European Copyright Law and Policy
Di., 18-20 Uhr c.t. 23.01.2024-23.04.2024, Ludwigstraße 29, 209
Do., 16 bis 19 Uhr s.t., Raum 123 in der Ludwigstr. 28 (Rückgebäude)
Do., 16–20 Uhr, Hörsaal W101 im Lehrturm am Prof.-Huber-Pl. 2 (W)
CopyrightX – Comparing U.S. and European Copyright Law and Policy
Di., 18-20 Uhr c.t. 23.01.2024-23.04.2024, Ludwigstraße 29, 209
Do., 13–16 Uhr c.t., Raum 024 in der Ludwigstr. 28 (Rückgebäude)
Do., 16–20 Uhr, Hörsaal W201 im Lehrturm am Prof.-Huber-Pl. 2 (W)
Veranstaltungen
Der Workshop Privatrecht bietet ein Forum, um interessierten Kolleginnen und Kollegen die eigenen wissenschaftlichen Projekte vorzustellen. Es finden regelmäßig Vorträge während des Semesters statt.