Berne convention

Copyright protects your work automatically worldwide. Discover the international conventions, agreements and treaties, that govern this and protect your rights at an international level.
Understanding copyright law 101 - a simple, easy to understand introductory guide to copyright rules and international IP legislation.
The Berne Convention is the primary international legislation covering copyright protection. This fact sheet explains the Berne Convention and how the rules of the convention are applied.
How long does copyright last? Fact sheet covering the duration of copyright protection under law for the various work types.