With the rapid development of new technologies such as the Internet.
Exhibition, in order to further safeguard the rights and interests of copyright owners, promote the development of cultural undertakings and
With the progress of human civilization, the object scope of copyright is further expanded, and traditional works
The form of copyright has also been expanded or increased. 1996 65438+ ended in February (not yet born)
Effective) WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (with
Most treaties managed by the World Intellectual Property Organization can only enter into force when five countries ratify and participate.
But these two treaties require 30 countries) and add a lot of copyright protection.
The object of protection has increased a lot of new rights that were not protected by copyright law in the past. such as
Computer programs, original database works, etc.
Internationalization of standards
The formulation and revision of copyright law basically started from the early days.
It is the development of seeking common ground while reserving differences, and then the convergence today. although
Copyright law is still a domestic law, but with the networking of knowledge and information, the works of various countries
The protection standard of rights law tends to the international coordination standard-TRIPS agreement.
Discussion is the embodiment of concentration. At the same time, copyright international conventions, treaties and their organizations
It is becoming more and more comprehensive, practical and operable. If you say "protect"
Berne convention on the study of artistic works. To a great extent, he is still just a gentleman.
Agreement, paper binding stage, then, has been included in the WTO TRIPS agreement has been
It has considerable coercive force and good operability. Because, with virtual space and
The knowledge diffusion and information dissemination mode in the new era marked by the network environment make
One of the traditional essential features of copyright protection is the "regional" feature.
Qualitative change.
(3) Horizontal elevation
The improvement of copyright protection level is mainly manifested in the following aspects: first,
Increasing the scope of copyright protection objects, such as TRIPS agreement, will definitely be counted.
Computer programs are included in the scope of copyright protection. Second, it expands the power of copyright.
For example, the TRIPS agreement increases the lease right; China's copyright law has also been revised.
Copyright forms such as lease right and information network communication right have been added. Third, laws and regulations
The shortest term of copyright protection, such as TRIPS agreement, stipulates the copyright and performers.
The term of protection of the rights of producers of phonograms shall not be less than 50 years; Rights of the media
The protection period shall not be less than 20 years. Fourthly, the solution of international intellectual property disputes has been established.
Decision mechanism. According to the provisions of the TRIPS agreement, arising from the implementation of the TRIPS agreement.
The Council for Trade-related Intellectual Property Rights may refer disputes to the World Trade Organization.
Organize a dispute settlement mechanism to solve it.