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Download XMLBerner Conventie voor de bescherming van werken van letterkunde en kunst van 9 september 1886, aangevuld te Parijs op 4 mei 1896, herzien te Berlijn op 13 november 1908, aangevuld te Bern op 20 maart 1914, herzien te Rome op 2 juni 1928, te Brussel op 26 juni 1948, te Stockholm op 14 juli 1967 en te Parijs op 24 juli 1971
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Algerije
19-01-1998
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
30-03-1998
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2024.
Bahama's
04-10-1976
Articles 22 to 38:
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Bahrein
29-11-1996
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2004.
Bangladesh
01-06-2004
The People's Republic of Bangladesh avails itself of the faculties provided for in
Articles II and III of the Appendix to the said Convention. The relevant declaration
is effective until October 10, 2024.
Bosnië en Herzegovina
02-06-1993
Subject to the reservation concerning the right of translation.
Bulgarije
30-08-1974
The People's Republic of Bulgaria is of the opinion that the provisions of Article
31 concerning the application of the Convention by any county of the Union to the
territories for the external relations of which it is responsible are contrary to
the Declaration of the United States General Assembly of December 14, 1960 on the
Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples.
Cambodja
09-12-2021
- Pursuant to Article 33(2) of the said Convention, the Government of the Kingdom
of Cambodia declares that the Kingdom of Cambodia does not consider itself bound by
the provisions of paragraph (1) of Article 33 of that Convention; and
- In accordance with Article I of the Appendix, the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia
also avails itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the Appendix,
during the 10-year period that will expire in October 2024.
China
10-07-1992
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1994.
Congo, Republiek
02-09-1975
[...] indicated its desire to avail itself of the provisions of Article 38(1) of the
Paris Act of the Berne Convention. This notification entered into force on the date
of its receipt, that is, on January 23, 1973. Pursuant to the provisions of the said
Article, the People's Republic of the Congo, which was a member of the Berne Union,
could, until the expiration of five years from the date of entry into force of the
Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), that
is to say until April 26, 1975, exercise the rights provided under Articles 22 to
26 of the Stockholm Act of the Berne Convention, as if it were bound by those Articles.
Cookeilanden
03-05-2017
[...] avails itself of the faculties provided for in Article II of the Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2024.
Cuba
28-06-2004
1. The Republic of Cuba avails itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II
and III of the Appendix to the said Convention. The relevant declaration is effective
until October 10, 2024.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Cyprus
22-04-1983
Subject to the reservation concerning the right of translation.
Duitsland
18-10-1973
This State has declared that it admits the application of the Appendix of the Paris
Act to works of which it is the State of origin by States which have made a declaration
und Article VI(1) (i) of the Appendix or a notification under Article I of the Appendix.
The declarations took effect on October 18, 1973, for Germany, [...].
Egypte
02-03-1977
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and
III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10,
1994.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Filipijnen
16-07-1980
Pursuant to Article II of the Appendix of the Paris Act, this State availed itself
of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant
declaration is effective until October 10, 2014.
Guatemala
28-04-1997
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Guinee
13-08-1980
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1984.
Hongarije
11-09-1972
The Hungarian People's Republic declares that the provisions of Article 31(1) of the
Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works of September 9,
1886, as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971, are contrary to the Declaration on the
Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples, contained in United States
General Assembly resolution 1514 (XV) of December 14, 1960.
India
19-11-1973
[...] indicated its desire to avail itself of the provisions of Article 38(1) of the Paris Act of the Berne Convention. This notification entered into force on the date of its receipt, that is, on November 19, 1973. Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article, the Republic of India, which was a member of the Berne Union, could, until the expiration of five years from the date of entry into force of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), that is to say until April 26, 1975, exercise the rights provided under Articles 22 to 26 of the Stockholm Act of the Berne Convention, as if it were bound by those Articles.
07-10-1974
Articles 22 to 38:
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
07-06-1984
[...] renewed the declaration [...] in which it availed itself of the faculties provided
for in Articles II and III of the Appendix to the Berne Convention during the 10-year
period that that will expire, on October 10, 2024.
The said declaration shall enter into force, with respect to the territory of the
Republic of India, on March 28, 2018.
Articles 1 to 21:
This State declared that its ratification shall not apply to the provisions of Article
14bis(2)(b) of the Paris Act (presumption of legitimation for some authors who have
brought contributions to the making of the cinematographic work).
This State notified the designation of the competent authority provided by Article
15(4) of the Paris Act.
Indonesië
05-06-1997
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Israël
24-09-2003
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Jamaica
28-09-1993
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1994.
Japan
20-01-1975
The Government of Japan declares, in accordance with Article 30(2)(a) of the said
Convention, that it intends to retain until December 31, 1980, the benefit of the
reservation which it previously formulated, namely, that it intends to remain bound
by the provisions of Article 5 of the Berne Convention of September 9, 1886, as amended
by Section III of Article 1 of the Additional Act signed at Paris on May 4, 1896,
in respect of the authors' exclusive right, referred to in Article 8 of the said Convention,
of making or of authorizing the translation of their works.
Jemen
14-04-2008
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2024.
Jordanië
27-04-2004
1. Pursuant to Article I of the Appendix of the Paris Act, this State availed itself
of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant
declaration is effective until October 10, 2024.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Kameroen
03-08-1973
[...] indicated its desire to avail itself of the provisions of Article 38(1) of the
Paris Act of the Berne Convention. This notification entered into force on the date
of its receipt, that is, on November 19, 1973. Pursuant to the provisions of the said
Article, the United Republic of Cameroon, which was a member of the Berne Union, could,
until the expiration of five years from the date of entry into force of the Convention
Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), that is to say until
April 26, 1975, exercise the rights provided under Articles 22 to 26 of the Stockholm
Act of the Berne Convention, as if it were bound by those Articles.
Koeweit
27-11-2015
[...] that it avails itself of the facilities provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix.
The relevant declaration shall enter into force, with respect to the teritory of the
State of Kuwait, on February 27, 2016.
Kroatië
28-07-1992
[..] decided to adhere to the reservation made by the former Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia:
Article 8 of the Act is replaced by Article 5 of the Berne Convention, 1886, as modified
by Article 1, Number III, of the Paris Additional Act, 1896, in respect of the exclusive
right of translation into the national language of Yugoslavia.
30-03-2000
[...] withdrew the declaration made under Article 30(2)(a) of the Berne Convention
as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971, concerning the retention of the benefit of the
reservation previously formulated in regard to Article 8 of the said Convention as
revised at Brussels on June 26, 1948.
Lesotho
27-06-1989
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1994.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Liberia
08-12-1988
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and
III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10,
1994.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Libië
28-06-1976
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
The Government of the Libyan Arab Republic also considers it necessary to declare
that the provisions of Article 31 of the Berne Convention, providing for the possibility
of the application of the said Convention to colonies and dependent territories, are
in contradiction with the Charter of the United Nations and Resolution 1514 (XV) of
December 14, 1960, of the General Assembly of the United Nations.
Maleisië
28-06-1990
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1994.
Malta
07-09-1977
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Mauritius
09-02-1989
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1994.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Mexico
18-09-1974
[...] indicated its desire to avail itself of the provisions of Article 38(1) of the Paris Act of the Berne Convention. This notification entered into force on the date of its receipt, that is, on September 18, 1973. Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article, Mexico which was a member of the Berne Union, could, until the expiration of five years from the date of entry into force of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), that is to say until April 26, 1975, exercise the rights provided under Articles 22 to 26 of the Stockholm Act of the Berne Convention, as if it were bound by those Articles.
08-03-1984
[...] renewed the declaration [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided
for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective
until October 10, 1994.
Moldavië
01-08-1995
The provisions of the present Convention do not apply to the works which were public
property on the territory of the Republic of Moldova by December 31, 1994.
Mongolië
25-06-2004
1. Mongolia avails itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of
the Appendix to the said Convention. The relevant declaration is effective until October
10, 2014.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Montenegro
04-12-2006
[...] decided to adhere to the reservation made by the former Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia:
Article 8 of the Act is replaced by Article 5 of the Berne Convention, 1886, as modified
by Article 1, Number III, of the Paris Additional Act, 1896, with respect to the exclusive
right of translation into the national languages of Yugoslavia.
Nepal
11-10-2005
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Niger
14-03-1978
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1984.
Noord-Korea
28-01-2003
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2004.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Noord-Macedonië
23-07-1993
Article 8 of the Act is replaced by Article 5 of the Berne Convention, 1886, as modified by Article 1, Number III, of the Paris Additional Act, 1896, with respect to the exclusive right of translation into the national languages of Yugoslavia.
08-08-1997
[...] the Government of the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia withdrew the declaration
made under Article 30(2)(a) of the Berne Convention as revised at Paris on July 24,
1971, concerning the retention of the benefit of the reservation previously formulated
in regard to Article 8 of the said Convention as revised at Brussels on June 26, 1948.
Noorwegen
08-03-1974
This State has declared that it admits the application of the Appendix of the Paris
Act to works of which it is the State of origin by States which have made a declaration
under Article VI(1)(i) of the Appendix or a notification under Article I of the Appendix.
The declarations took effect [...] on March 8, 1974, for Norway [...].
Oekraïne
25-07-1995
According to Article 18(3) of the said Convention as so revised, the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs of Ukraine declares that the above-mentioned Convention will not apply to
literary and artistic works which on the date of entering into force by this Convention
for Ukraine are already public domain on its territory.
Oezbekistan
19-01-2005
[...] availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said
Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2014.
Article 8:
The Republic of Uzbekistan declares that the above mentioned Convention shall not
apply to the literary and artistic works which on the date of entering into force
of this Convention for the Republic of Uzbekistan are already public domain on its
territory.
08-01-2014
Withdrawal of the declaration of 19 January 2005 concerning Article 8.
Oman
06-05-2004
1. The Sultanate of Oman avails itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II
and III of the Appendix to the said Convention. The relevant declaration is effective
until October 10, 2014
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Portugal
05-11-1986
Pursuant to the provisions of Article 14bis(2)(c) of the Paris Act, this State has
made a declaration to the efect that the undertaking by authors to bring contributions
to the making of a cinematographic work must be in a written agreement.
Russische Federatie
09-12-1994
It is understood that the effects of the above mentioned Convention shall not extend to the works which, at the date of entry into force of the said Convention in respect of the Russian Federation, are already in the public domain in its territory.
31-01-2013
Withdrawal of declaration.
Saint Lucia
21-05-1993
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Samoa
21-04-2006
The Independent State of Samoa avails itself of the faculty provided for in Article
II of the Appendix to the Convention. The relevant declaration is effective until
October 10, 2014.
Saudi-Arabië
11-01-2022
... that the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia deposited, on January 11, 2022,
a declaration according to which it avails itself of the faculties provided for in
Articles II and III of the Appendix to the Berne Convention during the 10-year period
that will expire on October 10, 2024.
The said declaration will be effective, with respect to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
from April 11, 2022 to October 10, 2024.
Servië
19-09-2006
Subject to the reservation concerning the right of translation.
[...] decided to adhere to the reservation made by the former Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia:
Article 8 of the Act is replaced by Article 5 of the Berne Convention, 1886, as modified
by Article 1, Number III, of the Paris Additional Act, 1896, with respect to the exclusive
right of translation into the national languages of Yugoslavia.
Singapore
21-09-1988
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 2004.
Slovenië
12-06-1992
Subject to the reservation concerning the right of translation.
[...] decided to adhere to the reservation made by the former Socialist Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia:
Article 8 of the Act is replaced by Article 5 of the Berne Convention, 1886, as modified
by Article 1, Number III, of the Paris Additional Act, 1896, with respect to the exclusive
right of translation into the national languages of Yugoslavia.
Sri Lanka
20-06-1976
Pursuant to Article I of the Appendix of the Paris Act, this State availed itself
of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant
declaration is effective until October 10, 2014.
Sudan
26-07-2004
Pursuant to Article I of the Appendix of the Paris Act, this State availed itself
of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant
declaration is effective until October 10, 2014.
Suriname
16-11-1976
[...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III
of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10, 1984.
Syrië
11-03-2004
Pursuant to Article I of the Appendix of the Paris Act, this State availed itself
of the faculties provided for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant
declaration is effective until October 10, 2014.
Tanzania
25-04-1994
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and
III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10,
1994.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Thailand
08-07-2004
Articles 1 to 21:
[...] renewed the declaration [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided
for in Article II of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until
October 10, 2024.
Article 22 to 38:
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.
Tunesië
14-05-1975
1. [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided for in Articles II and
III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective until October 10,
1984.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Turkije
23-03-2004
Pursuant to Article 33(2) of the Convention, Turkey does not consider itself bound by the provisions of paragraph (1) of Article 33 thereof.
Bezwaar Duitsland, 23-07-2004
The Federal Republic of Germany hereby raises an objection to the declaration by the
Republic of Turkey concerning Article 33 (1) of the Berne Convention for the Protection
of Literary and Artistic Works of 9 September 1886, as revised at Paris on 24 July
1971.
The declaration runs contrary to Article 33 (2) of the Convention according to which
a state can only declare that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions
of Article 33 (1) at the time it signs the Convention as revised at Paris on 24 July
1996 or deposits its instrument of ratification or accession.
Turkmenistan
29-02-2016
- […] It is understood that the effects of the above mentioned Convention shall not
extend to the works which, at the date of entry into force of the said Convention
in respect of Turkmenistan, are already in the public domain in its territory.
- Pursuant to Article 33(2) of the said Convention as so revised, the Government of
Turkmenistan declares that Turkmenistan does not consider itself bound by the provisions
of paragraph (1) of Article 33 of that Convention.
Uruguay
19-11-1973
[...] indicated its desire to avail itself of the provisions of Article 38(1) of the Paris Act of the Berne Convention. This notification entered into force on the date of its receipt, that is, on November 19, 1973. Pursuant to the provisions of the said Article, the Eastern Republic of Uruguay, which was a member of the Berne Union, could, until the expiration of five years from the date of entry into force of the Convention Establishing the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), that is to say until April 26, 1975, exercise the rights provided under Articles 22 to 26 of the Stockholm Act of the Berne Convention, as if it were bound by those Articles.
Venezuela
20-09-1982
With the declaration provided for in Article (33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
Verenigd Koninkrijk
27-09-1971
This State has declared that it admits the application of the Appendix of the Paris
Act o works of which it is the State of origin by States which hav made a declaration
under Article VI(1)(i) of the Appendix or a notification under Article I of the Appendix.
The declarations took effect [...] on September 27, 1971, for the United Kingdom.
Verenigde Arabische Emiraten
16-06-2004
[...] renewed the declaration [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided
for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective
until October 10, 2024.
Vietnam
26-07-2004
1. [...] renewed the declaration [...] that it availed itself of the faculties provided
for in Articles II and III of the said Appendix. The relevant declaration is effective
until October 10, 2024.
2. With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International
Court of Justice.
16-10-2024
[...] the declaration according to which it avails itself of the faculties provided
for in Articles II and III of the Appendix to the Berne Convention during the 10 year
period that will expire on October 10, 2034.
The said declaration shall enter into force, with respect to the Socialist Republic
of Viet Nam, on January 16, 2025.
Zuid-Afrika
23-12-1974
Article 22-38:
With the declaration provided for in Article 33(2) relating to the International Court
of Justice.