Who can take the exam?
- All students admitted to the online sections of CopyrightX who have attended at least 10 of the 12 of the weekly seminars may take the examination.
Is there a charge for the exam and certificate?
- There is no charge.
Should I take the exam?
- While this is largely a personal preference, we encourage students who have gone through the course to take the exam not only because it marks a fulfilling and substantial point of closure, but also because it gives students a well-defined goal to work towards. The certificate of completion for the course is only available to students who attend at least 10 of the 12 online seminars and pass the final exam.
When is the exam?
- The 2026 exam will commence at 2100 on April 23.
How will the exam be administered?
- Instructions for obtaining the exam and submitting answers are available at https://ipxcourses.org/C/CopyrightX_Exam_2026_Instructions.pdf.
What is the format of the exam?
- You can see the format of past exams by perusing them on the website. The format for the 2026 exam will be similar to those of the past few years.
If the exam is open book, does that mean I can refer to my “cheat sheet” with the steps of a copyright infringement suit, relevant tests, and case law?
- Yes! The exam is entirely open book, which means you can refer to your cheat sheet, the Internet, and other resources you would like. However you should not consult other people with respect to the exam, and you must follow the academic honesty policy. Furthermore, be sure not to get bogged down in doing additional research. You have all the information you need to take the exam from the lecture videos, assigned readings, and class sessions. Ideally you would use your notes to outline your answers and then use reference materials to fill in the necessary details (e.g., names of cases or statutory provisions etc.).
Do I have to take the whole exam in one sitting, or can I take breaks?
- As long as you submit your exam by the deadline, you may structure your time however you wish during the four-day exam period.
Can I take the exam next year or retake the exam if I don’t pass?
- Unfortunately, no. The exam is only available to current students of the course and cannot be retaken in the future. Nor can students retake the CopyrightX course.
How do students usually fare on the exam?
- Details regarding the development of the course in general and student performance in particular are available at: http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/people/tfisher/cx/Fisher_CopyrightX_2015.pdf
When will students be notified of the exam results?
- Typically by the month following the exam.
Will I receive feedback on my answers?
- No. The CopyrightX team is not able to provide feedback on your answers, only your overall grade.