Browsing Architecture Faculty Publications by Title
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The Architect as Expert Witness: A Survival Guide
(2010-01-01)Despite the challenges of deposition and courtroom pressures, expert witness work is both professionally interesting and financially rewarding, and many architects excel in the field. Being an expert does take you into the ... -
The Case for Copyright: Protecting Originality and the Architect’s Rights of Ownership
(1998-01-01)The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act of 1990 provides valuable protection for architects in a specific condition: It prevents their designs and drawings from being reused without their permission or compensation. ... -
The Consequences of Copyright: The Origins and Implications of Architectural Copyright Protection and Its Impact on Originality in Design
(2019-10-01)The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act was heralded as a major step forward in the protection of original design ideas. However, since its inception in 1990, a number of shortcomings that have reduced its ... -
The Expert’s Role in Construction Disputes
(1995-01-01)This article explores the part that the expert witness plays in construction disputes and provides guidance for those who are asked to act in that capacity. -
The Myth of Originality
(2007-01-01)The concept of originality has always been a sensitive one in architectural design. Architects are hired for ideas and services provided to clients via architectural drawings and are the foundation of professional viability. ... -
The origins and unforeseen implications of the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act and recent developments in its interpretation and implementation
(2021-06-01)The paper examines the background of the AWCPA, explores its largely unforeseen consequences within the housebuilding industry and reviews a number of recent legal decisions that indicate a shift in attitude towards trolling, ... -
Will Architectural Works Law Have a Chilling Effect?
(2001-03-01)The Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act (AWCP Act) was passed in 1990 to bring U.S. copyright law into conformance with the Berne Convention, an international treaty dealing with intellectual property. The AWCP ... -
Working With an Expert Witness: A Lawyer’s Guide
(2010-01-01)Expert witnesses form an integral part of many legal proceedings where factual evidence must be supplemented with professional opinion. Their services are not inexpensive, and their time should be used appropriately to ...