Neighboring Rights


Book Description

This WIPO toolkit offers a practical approach to the collective management of copyright and related rights.




Records of the Diplomatic Conference on Certain Copyright and Neighboring Rights Questions


Book Description

The Records of the Diplomatic Conference on Certain Copyright and Neighboring Rights Questions held in Geneva, from December 2 to 20, 1996, contains documents relating to that Conference which were issued before, during and after the Conference.




Creative Expression: An Introduction to Copyright and Related Rights for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises


Book Description

This is the fourth in the series of guides on “Intellectual Property for Business.” It provides an introduction to copyright and related rights for business managers and entrepreneurs. It explains, in simple language, mainly those aspects of copyright law and practice that affect the business strategies of enterprises.




Understanding Copyrights and Related Rights


Book Description

This booklet provides an introduction for newcomers to the subject of copyright and related rights. It explains the fundamentals underpinning copyright law and practice, and describes the different types of rights which copyright and related rights law protects, as well as the limitations on those rights. It also briefly covers transfer of copyright and provisions for enforcement.




Guide to the Copyright and Related Rights Treaties Administered by WIPO and Glossary of Copyright and Related Rights Terms


Book Description

This Guide seeks to clarify and explain the legal principles enshrined in the copyright and related rights treaties administered by WIPO, and their relationship with policy, economic, cultural and technological considerations. It will be particularly helpful to governments, creators, businesses, the legal profession, academics, consumers and students in all WIPO Member States.




Creative Expression : An Introduction to Copyright and Related Rights for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises


Book Description

Creative Expression in the "Intellectual Property for Business” series of guides provides an introduction to copyright and related rights for business managers and entrepreneurs, explaining in simple language those aspects of copyright law and practice that affect the business strategies of enterprises. This revised and updated version has added content on some of the pressing issues of the day arising from the digital revolution; on levy systems, cloud storage, etc., as well as updated information on the new WIPO treaties such as the rights of performers in audiovisual performances in the Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances and access to the visually impaired under the Marrakesh treaty.




Collective Administration of Copyrights and Neighboring Rights


Book Description

This is the only legal guide that clearly explains the national and international copy-right laws, clarifying statutory provisions and details of procedure, and comparing a wide variety of approaches from around the world. Eliminating the need for tedious, time-consuming research, the in-depth coverage in this one convenient volume includes: Effects of local political and social conditions -- Appropriate rights for collectivization -- The relationship between the rights owner and the collective -- Collective licensing procedures -- Collective distribution procedures -- Governmental supervision -- International conventions -- Collective administrative organization -- Transfer of rights issues -- Monitoring use of repertoire -- Cultural, educational and enforcement activities. Special chapters on audiovisual rights, dramatic works, fine and applied arts, literary works, music, performers, and reprographic rights round out the volume.




Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights


Book Description

This third edition of Collective Management of Copyright and Related Rights presents an in-depth revision with invaluable updates on the different systems, legislative options and best practices of CMOs worldwide. As with previous editions, the book is written to reach a wide audience, with a special focus on questions that might emerge for governments as they prepare, adopt and apply collective management norms and regulations. The edition also sheds light on new copyright and related rights developments, including digital, technological and business trends, from all over the world. Additionally, there is detailed discussion on topics such as aspects of competition, national treatment, and different models of collective management.




Management of Copyright and Related Rights in the Audiovisual Field


Book Description

WIPO commissioned this publication - with the support of the Norwegian Copyright Development Association (Norcode) - to be used as reference material in various training activities on collective management.




Management of Copyright and Related Rights in the Field of Music


Book Description

WIPO commissioned this publication - with the support of the Norwegian Copyright Development Association (Norcode) - to be used as reference material in various training activities on collective management.