Discuss the evolution and growth of copyright and neighbouring rights at the international level. Identify the reasons which developed the need of international legal framework for protection of neighbouring rights.”
QUESTION 1 “Discuss the evolution and growth of copyright and neighbouring rights at the international level. Identify the reasons which developed the need of international legal framework for protection of neighbouring rights.” ⟡ INTRODUCTION Copyright and neighbouring rights are parts of intellectual property rights (IPRs) which protect creative works and performances . While copyright protects authors of original works (books, films, music, computer programs), neighbouring rights protect those who contribute to presenting these works to the public (performers, producers, broadcasters). At the international level, the development of these rights took place slowly through various conventions and treaties, especially because technology created new risks of misuse across borders . ⟡ EVOLUTION OF COPYRIGHT AT INTERNATIONAL LEVEL 1. Pre-Convention Era (before 1886) Each country protected copyright under its own domestic laws. No country was bound to give protection to f...