Browsing Architecture Faculty Publications by Author "Greenstreet, Robert"
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Architectural Copyright: Recent Developments
Greenstreet, Robert; Klingaman, Russell (2000-06-01)This article traces the development of American copyright law as it applies to architectural works from its earliest foundations in the United States Constitution until the enactment of the Architectural Works Copyright ... -
Built Work with HGA Architects
Shields, James W.; Schmaling, Sebastian; Greenstreet, Robert (2012-01-01)In some schools, faculty, who have to meet the academic requirement of the institution to achieve tenure and promotion, can be effectively supplemented with highly skilled local practitioners who are dealing on a daily ... -
Calibrations: The Wisconsin Journal of Studio Architecture
La, Grace; Talbott, Kyle; Balistrieri, Peter; Mase, Jesse; Greenstreet, Robert (2003)Calibrations provides a forum for architectural studio and design work produced by students in the Department of Architecture at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP). ... -
Choosing an Expert Witness in Construction Cases
Greenstreet, Robert (2011-07-18)This article outlines a guide for attorneys to reach out to potential expert witnesses. By asking certain questions and requesting specific information, they can eliminate less appropriate individuals and become reasonably ... -
Defending Against Claims of Copyright Infringement: The Expert Witness Perspective
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Has the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act Worked?: An Architect’s Perspective
Greenstreet, Robert (2012-10-01)Attorneys can help their designer clients by recommending that all architectural work, however modest in design aspiration, be systematically copyrighted to protect against not only unauthorized use but also the threat of ... -
Keeping your Copyright: Recent Trends and Strategies
Greenstreet, Robert (2022-09-01)This article exmines the background of the AWCPA, explores its largely unforeseen consequences and reviews several recent legal cases that indicate a shift in attitude and a clearer approach by the courts towards the ... -
The Architect as Expert Witness: A Survival Guide
Greenstreet, Robert (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
Greenstreet, Robert (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
Greenstreet, Robert (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
Greenstreet, Robert (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
Greenstreet, Robert (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
Greenstreet, Robert (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?
Greenstreet, Robert; Klingaman, Russell (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
Greenstreet, Robert (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 ...