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Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works Paris Act 1971
Treaty Code:
M1971-37
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
Berne Convention
Responsible Department:
Business Innovation and Employment
Administering Department:
Business Innovation and Employment
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Berne Convention, adopted in 1886, deals with the protection of works and the rights of their authors. It provides creators such as authors, musicians, poets, painters etc. with the means to control how their works are used, by whom, and on what terms. It is based on three basic principles and contains a series of provisions determining the minimum protection to be granted, as well as special provisions available to developing countries that want to make use of them.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Acceded to
Signature Date:
06/12/2018
Adherence Date:
17/12/2018
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
24/07/1971
Place Concluded:
Paris
Entry Into Force Date:
17/03/2019
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
17/03/2019
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NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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