Asked by Xiaolong Zhang on Jun 10, 2024
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France and the United States are signatories of the Berne Convention. Alain, a citizen of France, publishes a book first in France and then in the United States. Alain's copyright must be recognized by
A) France only.
B) France and the United States only.
C) all of the signatories of the Berne Convention.
D) none of the choices.
Berne Convention
An international agreement governing copyright protection, offering creators of copyrighted works protection across member countries.
Signatories
Individuals, parties, or entities that have signed a document.
- Recognize the international agreements and their impact on intellectual property rights across different countries.
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DK
DEEPIGA K 18MBR011Jun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Since both France and the United States are signatories of the Berne Convention, Alain's copyright must be recognized by all of the signatories of the Berne Convention, not just France and the United States. The Berne Convention requires all signatory countries to recognize copyrights established in other member countries.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the international agreements and their impact on intellectual property rights across different countries.