The Law of Digital Contentexaminesthe world of digital content and the legal framework surrounding its creation,distribution, consumption, and regulation. Digital content can be understoodbroadly to mean all data which are produced and supplied in digital form,ranging from computer software and video games to databases, virtual worlds,texts, film and videos, and music. This practical and analytical guide exploresthe changes caused by new technologies in business, marketing, entertainment,education, and other fields.

Written by industry leaders, the book provides anoverview, roadmap, and best practices on how new technologies impact regulatoryobligations, contractual duties, and industry practices. In each of the coreindustries, the book identifies how law and practice are changed by the use ofthese technologies and what practitioners and regulators must consider whenoperating in this sphere. The book covers:

• The transformation of the internet from protocolto venue
• Copyright's power and limitation over digitalassets
• Trademarks and digital assets
• Publicity rights in digital content
• The categorization of data; why is data notcopyrightable in the U.S.; and how is data protected
• Digital money transfer, anti-money launderig, andrelated laws and regulations
• Securities and commodities regulation for cryptoand other digital assets
• And much more!