What is the Berne Convention?
The Berne Convention is an international treaty created in 1886 to protect artistic, literary and musical works. This treaty is a cornerstone of Intellectual Property Law in California. Through this treaty, authors and creators gain exclusive rights over their work, meaning that they may control how it is used and distributed. The various rights provided by the Berne Convention include the right to reproduce and adapt the work, and to receive an appropriate benefit or "reward" for their work. The creator also has the right to be credited as the author or to object to any modification, distortion, or mutilation of the work. In addition, the Berne Convention also grants the creator the right to determine when the work may be used, under what conditions, and for how long the work is protected. This law also applies to derivative works, such as translations or other adaptations of the original work. The Berne Convention is applied in almost every country throughout the world and has been integrated into the copyright laws of California. That means it is a vital tool for protecting creators and their intellectual property.
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