Publisher's Synopsis
This supplement to the first edition provides a summary of developments in copyright law worldwide since publication of the main work. Over 40 major developments in national law are covered, including 20 new national laws (eg Russia, Baltic States and Switzerland) and 15 national laws which have been substantially amended. The supplement also contains coverage of changes in international convention membership and discussion of the TRIPs and the possible Protocol to the Berne Convention. There are brief summaries of over 20 new important cases in the UK, USA and continental jurisdictions. In particular, full summary and comment is provided on the Phil Collins case before the European Court of Justice.
