International copyright : principles, law, and practice

Complete analysis of copyright worldwide. It covers exhaustively not only national laws but also international treaties and their application in practice. Taking into account the Bern Convention of 1989, the TRIPs Agreement concluded five years later, and the advent of the Internet. It provides a step-by-step methodology for advising clients involved in exploiting creative works in or from foreign countries. 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.