Copyright Formalities: A Return to Registration?
infojustice 2017-03-14
Summary:
Author: Dev Saif Gangjee Abstract: Copyright law is an outlier. Unlike patent, trade mark or (with some qualifications) design protection, the recognition and enforcement of proprietary interests is automatic, arising upon creation. It is not conditioned upon the fulfilment of formalities. More specifically, Art 5(2) of the Berne Convention proscribes – to a large extent [...]