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    Copyright protection exists automatically once a work is created and fixed in a tangible form, such as being written down or recorded, according to the Berne Convention which sets minimum standards adopted by 180 countries. While there is no international copyright law, most countries provide copyright protection for the life of the author plus 70 years after death. Additional treaties also clarify that computer programs, databases, and effective enforcement of intellectual property rights are covered by copyright.

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    INTERNATIONAL

    COPYRIGHT BASICS

    Copyright is a creation of law in each country, and therefore


    there is no such thing as international copyright law.

    However, 180 countries have ratified a treaty known as


    the Berne Convention which sets minimum standards of
    copyright protection.

    According to Berne and applicable copyright law,


    protection exists automatically after a qualifying work is
    created and “fixed”, which means that it is captured in a
    way that it can be communicated to others. For example,
    a work is fixed when it is written down or recorded.

    Copyright in most countries lasts for the life of the author


    and until 31 December of the year 70 years after their death.

    Copyright treaties, in addition to Berne, are also in place:

    WIPO COPYRIGHT TREATY TRIPS says that national laws have


    makes it clear that computer to make the effective enforcement
    programs and databases are of IP rights possible, and describes
    protected by copyright. in detail how enforcement should
    be addressed.

    Looking for more information on copyright?


    Visit: rightsdirect.com/international-copyright-basics/

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