Copyright laws vary in different countries, though over 160 countries have signed the Berne Convention, a treaty that sets out basic rights of copyright holders globally, such as minimum length of copyright period. The map below indicates all of the signatories of the Berne Convention.
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Since the specifics of copyright law depend on the nation of origin, it is important to be aware of copyright laws before using another person’s work.
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