Table of Contents

Part I: Development of International Norms on Copyright and Related Rights since 1971: The 'guided development' period; The relationship with TRIPs; The emergence of a 'digital agenda'
1: The International Copyright and Related Rights System between 1971 and 1996: 'Guided Development' and Emerging New Norms
2: The Diplomatic Conference:Two from Three at Midnight
bar2001
3: The 'Digital Agenda' - The Right of Reproduction in the Digital Environment: Surveying the Time Trap
Part II: The December 1996 Diplomatic Conference: Diplomatic Conference of 'special agreements'; Relationship with TRIPs; Multiple forums; "Agreed statements"; Relationship with EC; Unfinished aspects
Part III: The 'Digital Agenda'
The right of reproduction in the digital environment; The rights applicable for interactive digital transmissions; Limitations and exceptions in the digital environment; Technological measures and rights management information
Part IV: Adherence to and Implementation of the Treaties
Part V: Analysis of Substantive Provisions of WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT)
Article by article text, analysis and implementation
Part VI: Analysis of Substantive Provisions of WIPO Performances & Phonograms Treaty (WPPT)
Article by article text, analysis and implementation
Part VII: Analysis of the Administrative Provisions and Final Clauses of the Two Treaties
Part VIII: Conclusions and the Future
Index

About the Author

Mihály Ficsor is President of the Hungarian Copyright Council and former Assistant Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)

Reviews

While the degree of detail provided could make the book rather dry reading, Ficsor leavens the text with his style, which is direct and gives flavour and atmosphere to the events. Copyright Reporter Authoritative commentary ... The material is well-organised, and the treatment is straightforward ... This book deserves to find a place in the library of all serious IP practitioners. The Commonwealth Lawyer