International Copyright: Principles, Law, And Practice

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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. Cover......Page 1 International Copyright......Page 2 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 6 Preface to the First Edition......Page 8 Preface to the Second Edition......Page 10 Preface to the Fourth Edition......Page 12 Table of Abbreviations......Page 14 Journals......Page 18 1. Introduction......Page 22 2. The Legal Traditions......Page 32 3. The Norms of International Copyright......Page 44 4. Territoriality, National Treatment, Jurisdiction, and Conflict of Laws......Page 104 5. Scope and Points of Attachment of International Protection......Page 162 6. Subject Matter of Copyright and Neighboring Rights......Page 192 7. Authorship and Ownership......Page 246 8. Term of Protection......Page 284 9. Economic Rights......Page 302 10. Moral Rights......Page 356 11. Exceptions, Exemptions, Statutory Licenses, and Other Limitations on Exclusive Rights......Page 368 12. Enforcement......Page 406 Bibliography......Page 418 Index......Page 430