Documents

International Conventions:

Universal Copyright Convention adopted at Geneva in 1952 and annexed Protocols 1, 2 and 3.

Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July 1971 and annexed Protocols 1 and 2

International Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations

Convention for the Protection of Producers of Phonograms Against Unauthorized Duplication of their Phonograms

Convention relating to the Distribution of Programme-carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite

Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties and Additional Protocol

Recommendations:

Recommendation on the Legal Protection of Translators and Translations and the Practical Means to Improve the Status of Translators (Nairobi, 1976). Original texts in Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Recommendation concerning the Status of the Artist (Belgrade, 1980). Original texts in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Recommendation for the Safeguarding and Preservation of Moving Images (Belgrade, 1980). Original texts in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Recommendation on the Safeguarding of Traditional Culture and Folklore (Paris, 1989). Original texts in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Model Laws:

Tunis Model Law on Copyright for Developing Countries (1976). Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.

Model Law Concerning the Protection of Performers,Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations with Commentary (1974). English, French and Spanish.

Model Domestic Provisions to Implement the Convention Relating to the Distribution of Programme-carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite (Brussels Convention of 21 May 1974) (1983). Arabic, English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Model Provisions for National Laws on the Protection of Expressions of Folklore Against Illicit Exploitation and Other Prejudicial Actions (1985).English, French and Spanish.

Model Contacts, accompanied by commentaries:

Publication of a Reproduction of an Edition of a Work. English, French and Spanish.

Publication of a Translation of a Work. English, French and Spanish.

Licensing of Rights in a Work for the Purpose of Sound Recording. English, French and Spanish.

Licensing of Motion-Picture Rights. English, French and Spanish.

Guidelines for the Preparation of Contracts for Translation, Reproduction and Other Rights Required by Developing Countries. English, French and Spanish.

Other Documents

Records of the Conference for Revision of the Universal Copyright Convention (UNESCO, Paris, 1973). English, French, Spanish.

Records of the International Conference of States on the Protection of Phonograms (Paris/Geneva,UNESCO/WIPO, 1975). English, Spanish (French out of stock).

Records of the International Conference of States on the Distribution of Programme-carrying Signals Transmitted by Satellite. (Paris/Geneva,UNESCO/WIPO, 1977). English, French, Russian and Spanish.

Brochure on the Multilateral Convention for the Avoidance of Double Taxation of Copyright Royalties.Origin – Analysis – Scope. English, French and Spanish.

These documents can be obtained (subject to availability) free of charge on request to the:

Division of Arts and Cultural Enterprise
UNESCO
1 rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15, France
Tel.: (+33)01 45 68 47 11/46 94/47 45
Fax: (+33)01 45 68 55 89
E-mail: copyright@unesco.org