Berne Convention
/ˈbɛrn kənˈvɛnʃən/
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- (n.) An international treaty establishing standards for copyright protection among member countries.
The Berne Convention requires member states to recognize copyright without formal registration.
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Commentary
The Berne Convention is fundamental in harmonizing international copyright law; drafters should specify compliance obligations when referencing it.
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