INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY LAW

International Copyright
Practice Fundamentals

August 27, 2001

By Jon M. Garon*
A presentation for the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Workshop on International Intellectual Property in cooperation with United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR).

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Document Outline

Introduction

The Berne Convention

Subject Matter of Copyright

Original works or authorship
Ideas not protected
Originality and creativity necessary
Fixation requirements
Eligibility for Berne Convention

Exclusive Rights of Copyright Ownership

Economic rights
Moral rights
Ownership vests in the author
Term of ownership

Formalities of Copyright Protection

Transfers of Copyright

Related or Neighboring Rights

Subsequent Treaties & Conventions

TRIPS Agreement
WIPO Copyright Treaty
WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty

Enforcement of Copyright Interests

Individual claims
Performing rights societies

Defenses and Limitations on Copyright

Public Domain
Fair Use

Conclusion

*Jon M. Garon is admitted in New Hampshire and California.

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