The implementation of the rules of WIPO Copyright Treaty and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty regarding technological protection measures

Abstract

The provisions of technological protection measures in WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) and WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) are analyzed with regard to their implementation in the United States of America, European Union and Russia. Some concerns are expressed regarding the shift of the balance of interests between the authors (rightholders) and general public to the use of the former.