International Copyright Law

Abstract This chapter covers multilateralism, bilateralism, and institutionalism in the regulation of international copyright. The chapter opens with a historical overview of early bilateralism and the origin of multilateralism in the global copyright regime. It offers a comprehensive account of existing international instruments, including the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works (1886), the TRIPS Agreement (1995), the WIPO Copyright Treaty (1996), and their implementation. There exists not even a single exception for ‘education’ in the Berne/TRIPS framework. Yet, some limitations and exceptions exist in relation to educational activities, such as making quotations from a work already lawfully made available to the public, and for teaching purposes. This chapter conducts a historical and legal analysis of limitations and exceptions for educational use.