Publication Discontinued at the end of 2007

This comprehensive new work provides an in-depth and practical guide to the copyright laws of approximately 50 major jurisdictions including the United States, Canada, the Member States of the E.U. (including the 10 new accession states), Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, Russia, C.I.S. Member States, Australia, New Zealand, India, China, South Korea and Japan. The work also includes general chapters on international copyright law and on E.U. copyright law.

• International multi-jurisdictional coverage allows country-by-country comparison of key features such as ownership, enforcement, and licensing rules;
• Practical industry slant for all jurisdictions provides an expert synopsis on topical issues such as the Internet rights, computer programs, broadcasting and database protection
• Efficient organisation and regular updating (twice a year) ensures current information on laws and cases.