LibGuides: Intellectual Property LibGuide: International Copyright Law

International Copyright Law Print and Electronic Resources

The following study aids are useful as a starting point to gain a better understanding of international copyright law, as well as the broader topic of intellectual property. They are available for checkout through the Coleman Karesh Law Library.

Copyright and Piracy by Lionel Bently (Editor); Jennifer Davis (Editor); Jane C. Ginsburg (Editor)
Call Number: K1485 .C66 2010
Global Issues in Copyright Law by Mary LaFrance
Call Number: K1420.4 .L34 2009
International Copyright by Paul Goldstein; Bernt Hugenholtz
Call Number: K1420.5 .G65 2010
International Trademarks and Copyrights by John T. Masterson
Call Number: K1420.5 .M287 2004
Open Content Licensing by Lucie Guibault (Editor); Christina Angelopoulos (Editor)
Call Number: K1420.5 .O64 2011
The General Exception Clauses of the TRIPS Agreement by Edson, Edson Beas Rodrigues, Jr
Call Number: K 1401 .R63 2012
International Copyright Law and Practices by Paul Edward Geller
Electronic Database: Lexis (Login Required)

International Copyright Online Resources

Various sources on international copyright laws may be found online, and selected ones are listed below:

International Intellectual Property Law by Jonathan Franklin
A good place to start your research on international copyright law
World Intellectual Property Organization.
"The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is the United Nations agency dedicated to the use of intellectual property (patents, copyright, trademarks, designs, etc.) as a means of stimulating innovation and creativity."
WIPO Lex
"WIPO Lex is a one-stop search facility for national laws and treaties on intellectual property (IP) of WIPO, WTO and UN Members. It also features related information which elaborates, analyzes and interprets these laws and treaties. It provides streamlined access to reference material of key importance for optimal information on the global IP System."
Collection of National Copyright Laws by UNESCO
"This site endeavours to provide access to national copyright and related rights legislation of UNESCO Member States."
Intellectual Property Rights: National legislation
"Laws on copyright and related rights and industrial property, and on authorities responsible for intellectual property, and more information."
International Copyright Law - Copyright Office of The United States