Number: 97-523
Title: WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION PERFORMANCES AND PHONOGRAMS TREATY: AN OVERVIEW
Authors: Dorothy Schrader, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report reviews the background of the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty, summarizes its main provisions, and notes possible issues (such as the liability of Internet service providers, moral rights of performers, and the economic rights of non-author performers), which may arise during Senate consideration of the treaty or congressional consideration of any implementing legislation.
Pages: 35
Date: Updated September 10, 1998