New treaty strengthens performers' rights

摘要

For the first time in over 60 years, the intellectual property (IP) rights of actors and other audiovisual performers have been expanded and comprehensively recognized in international copyright law. A new treaty concluded in Beijing on June 26, 2012, will strengthen the economic and moral rights of performers in their audiovisual performances. The Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances - so named in honor of the city hosting the final negotiations - will enter into force upon ratification by 30 eligible parties, including countries and certain intergovernmental organizations. WIPO Magazine considers what this new treaty, over 15 years in the making, means to performers around the world.