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.
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Includes bibliographical references, and tables of cases and conventions.
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Part I: The History and Development of the Berne Convention. Ch. 1. The development of international copyright relations Ch. 2. Origins of the Berne Convention Ch. 3. The subsequent development of the Berne Convention 1886-1971. Part II: Present Operation of the Berne Convention. Ch. 4. Preliminary matters: interpretation of the Convention and the concept of Union Ch. 5. Persons protected and structure of protection Ch. 6. Works protected by the Convention Ch. 7. Duration of protection Ch. 8. The rights protected by the Convention Ch. 9. Restrictions on the exercise of rights Ch. 10. Cinematographic works Ch. 11. Developing countries Ch. 12. The effect of the Convention Ch. 13. The administration and finances of the Union Ch. 14. The final clauses: membership, territory and organisation of the Union Ch. 15. The Berne Convention and other related international conventions. Part III: Final Assessment. Ch. 16. Conclusions: looking to the future.