The aim of this Guide is to present, as simply and clearly as possible, the contents of the Berne Convention and to provide a number of explanations as to its nature, aims and scope.

This work commemorates the centenary of the Berne Convention for the protection of literary and artistic works which occurred in September 1986. The author deals in detail with the origins of the Convention and the development of international copyright protection as well as providing a complete historical analysis of the steps by which the present provisions of the Convention have been reached.

In this book, leading scholars analyze the important role played by copyright exceptions in economic and cultural productivity.

The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, from 1886 to 1986.

International Copyright is an indispensable reference work for professionals involved with international intellectual property transactions or litigation. It is essential reading for scholars and for intellectual property practitioners worldwide. This edition provides new sections on contributory liability of intermediaries and on collective rights management.

A comprehensive commentary on the international framework concerned with the protection of copyright and neighbouring rights. The focal point of this commentary is the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works 1886, but the treatment extends beyond to the related conventions that have grown out of, or are based on, Berne.