International Copyright Law: A Practical Global Guide, Second Edition

Copyright law has expanded to become a semi-harmonized body of law with international reach, influencing how many types of business operate and use and protect rights around the world. The second edition of International Copyright Law features up-to-date contributions from experts in over 30 jurisdictions worldwide, covering the legal framework of copyright laws and how to protect and exploit rights in creative and entrepreneurial works. It also contains new chapters on copyright reform in the EU, online safe harbor trends, developments in expectations for data mining and AI, and developments in fair use and fair dealing defences and exceptions.

Format: Hardback
Length: 727 pages
Publication date: 25 February 2022
Publisher: Globe Law and Business

The evolution of copyright law has been remarkable, initially focused on safeguarding the rights of authors and producers on a national level. However, it has since expanded to become a semi-harmonized body of law with international reach. As technology continues to advance, its influence on the way businesses operate and utilize rights across the globe is becoming increasingly significant. It is also a top priority on legislative agendas for policymakers.

The second edition of International Copyright Law offers comprehensive insights into the legal framework of copyright laws across over 30 jurisdictions worldwide. It provides valuable guidance on how to protect and exploit rights in creative and entrepreneurial works. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the types of works that can be protected, the formalities for obtaining protection, the duration of protection, rules governing copyright ownership, defenses against infringement, and recent developments in copyright reform, online safe harbor trends, data mining and AI, and fair use and fair dealing defences and exceptions.

This edition is particularly valuable for individuals working in multinational companies and lawyers in private practice who deal with copyright works such as publications, music, and films. It empowers them with a deep understanding of their rights under copyright law in the major commercial markets across the globe. By leveraging the expertise of renowned experts in the field, International Copyright Law, Second Edition serves as a crucial resource for navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of copyright law.

Weight: 1218g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787424944
Edition number: 2 New edition