International Copyright: Principles, Law, and Practice surveys and analyzes the 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 two of the most esteemed experts of copyright law in the United States and Europe, this volume is a unique synthesis of copyright law and practice, taking into account the Berne Convention, the TRIPs Agreement, the ongoing harmonization of copyright in the European Union, and the impact 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.
- Written by leading experts who have a wealth of experience in International Copyright Law both in practice and in academia
- Combines all the important key developments in the field, including more coverage of the four major systems- US, UK, France, and Germany
- A complete and exhaustive analysis of international copyright that serves as a unique and reliable tool for practitioners worldwide
Table of Contents
PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION
TABLE OF ABBREVIATIONS
JOURNALS
PART I Principles of International Copyright
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
CHAPTER 2 The Legal Traditions
CHAPTER 3 The Norms of International Copyright
CHAPTER 4 Territoriality, National Treatment, Jurisdiction, and Conflict of Laws
CHAPTER 5 Scope and Points of Attachment of International Protection
PART II Substantive Copyright Law
CHAPTER 6 Subject Matter of Copyright and Neighboring Rights
CHAPTER 7 Authorship and Ownership
CHAPTER 8 Term of Protection
CHAPTER 9 Economic Rights
CHAPTER 10 Moral Rights
CHAPTER 11 Exemptions, Statutory Licenses, and Other Limitations on Exclusive Rights
CHAPTER 12 Enforcement
International Copyright: Principles, Law, and Practice surveys and analyzes the 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 two of the most esteemed experts of copyright law in the United States and Europe, this volume is a unique synthesis of copyright law and practice, taking into account the Berne Convention, the TRIPs Agreement, the ongoing harmonization of copyright in the European Union, and the impact 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.