The Berne Convention

The Berne Convention is an international agreement designed to protect the rights of authors and creators by ensuring their works are recognized and respected across member countries. Established in 1886, it guarantees that artistic, literary, and musical works are protected automatically without needing formal registration. Each member country must provide creators with certain exclusive rights, such as reproduction and adaptation, while also recognizing the rights of creators from other member countries. This helps support creativity and innovation by giving artists the legal backing to control how their works are used and shared globally.