General Course on Intellectual Property - Module 2

Legal right granted to the creator of original works of authorship, including literary, dramatic, musical, and certain other intellectual works.

Creative works that are protected by copyright, covering writings, music, fine arts (paintings, sculptures), and technological works (computer programs, databases).

Copyright protects the expression of an idea, not the idea itself.

Copyright laws protect the specific way an idea is expressed, not the idea itself.

International agreement establishing minimum standards for copyright protection worldwide.

Treaty extending copyright protection to digital works and electronic environments.

Trade agreement addressing intellectual property rights, including copyright, to ensure consistency in international dealings.

Legal actions available to copyright owners against those infringing their rights.

Countries that stand to benefit by copyright protections due to potential economic returns from their creative works.

Agreement aiming to improve accessibility of copyrighted works for the visually impaired.

Copyright protects original literary and artistic works. The protected elements are expressed human creations, not just ideas.

The oldest international copyright treaty, defining the protection of literary and artistic works.

Broader than novels, poems, or stories; includes manuals, programs, or texts not intended for the average person.

A unique human expression, not a copy, with a minimum of skill, labor, and judgement.

Require minimal effort, focusing on avoiding copy and showing author skill.

Requires a stronger assertion of the author's unique expression and personality.

Ideas are not protected; the way an idea is expressed (painting, music) is.

The legal right to control the copying of a protected work (e.g., a book, song, or artwork).

Beyond reproduction, national laws often grant rights concerning distribution, rentals, and import control.

The legal right to authorize live or recorded performances of a work in public places.

The right to broadcast a protected work wirelessly to the public.

The right to authorize making a work available to the public, often through interactive digital means.

The right to control the public access of digital protected content via the internet.

Copyright protection encourages artistic creation and economic growth in developing countries. It allows creatives to profit from their work, fostering innovation and national cultural output.

While protecting local creative works is crucial, a short-sighted approach is not beneficial overall. International copyright is essential for global economic growth and for international creativity.

Modern copyright protection extends beyond traditional cultural expressions to encompass technologies like computer programs, video games and information technology.

Copyright provides a financial incentive for creators. Without it, rampant copying discourages investment in new works and innovation.

Protecting creative works across countries, preventing foreign works from unfairly undercutting local creators.

Competition between local and foreign products, often favoring foreign products due to lower prices.

The potential loss or erosion of national cultural production and identity due to unfair pricing via international copyright infringement.

The significant earnings opportunities for local artists to export and generate substantial income beyond their national borders.

The principle that a country granting copyright protection to foreign creators expects the same protection of its citizens' work in return.

Copyright protection fosters local artists' and creators' development by generating economic benefits and supporting cultural creation.

Related rights are IP protections given to performers and others involved in making copyrighted works accessible to the public.

Certain intellectual work types, not included in the Berne Convention's initial list of 'literary and artistic works', are not automatically protected.

Identifying inaccurate statements regarding copyright protected rights. Needs specific false statements

An artist whose work is used improperly by a political group can take legal action against the misuse.

To register a literary work in a Berne Convention signatory country: specific steps must be followed related to national law and procedures.

The basic length of time copyright protection in the Berne Convention stays in place varies dependent on the law

An observed tendency, globally, is an increase in the duration of copyright, not a consistent standardization.