Description
Book SynopsisInternational Copyright 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.
Trade ReviewWhilst providing comprehensive coverage of all the global topics around copyright, the book is written in an easily accessible manner, explaining complex issues in an understandable way, with helpful headings to be able to locate a particular subject area efficiently. ... This book will be of particular use to copyright lawyers and practitioners working with international licenses, agreements or litigation, or dealing with oversees exploitation. Academics, researchers and students looking at the international copyright system will find this to be an exhaustive resource. * Hayleigh Bosher, IPKAT Blog *
Table of ContentsPREFACE 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 APPENDICES BIBLIOGRAPHY INDEX
