ABSTRACT
Disclaimer: This chapter is intended to provide an introduction for non-specialists or newcomers to the subject of copyright and related rights. It explains in layperson’s terms the fundamentals underpinning copyright law and practice. It describes the different types of rights which copyright and related-rights law protects, as well as the limitations on those rights.1 For specific answers to and detailed guidance on deeper aspects of international copyright issues, please refer to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) website and its publications.
