International copyright : principles, law, and practice Edition: First Edition

This is an indispensable one-volume reference for practitioners and scholars of international copyright. It is a unique synthesis of copyright practice and law, taking into account the Bern Convention of 1989, the TRIPs Agreement concluded five years later, and the advent of the Internet. Major topics include the principles that underlie the common law and civil law of copyright and author's right and the international treaty arrangements that bind them together; the international and comparative law of copyright, author's right, and neighboring rights; and the governing rules of private international law that regulate litigation and transactional practice in the area.--Publisher description. & nbsp;Read more... The legal traditions -- The norms of international copyright -- Teritoriality, national treatment, and choice of law -- Protectability of foreign works -- Protection under copyright and neighboring rights This book surveys and analyzes the principal legal doctrines affecting copyright [...]practice around the world, in both transactional and litigation settings. It provides a step-by-step methodology for advising clients involved in exploiting creative works in or from foreign countries. Written by one of the most distinguished scholars of copyright both in the United States and abroad, this volume is a unique synthesis of copyright law and practice, taking into account the Berne Convention, the TRIPs Agreement, and the advent of the Internet. National copyright rules on protectible subject matter, ownership, term, and rights are covered in detail and compared from country to country, as are topics on moral rights and neighboring rights. Separate sections cover such important topics as territoriality, national treatment and choice of law, as well as the treaty and trade arrangements that underlie substantive copyright norms.International Copyright is an indispensable reference work for professionals involved with international intellectual property transactions or litigation. It is essential reading for scholars and for intellectual property practitioners worldwide, yet also uniquely accessible for an American readership