Berne Copyright Convention

All IAEA scientific and technical publications are protected by the terms of the Universal Copyright Convention as adopted in 1952 (Berne) and as revised in 1972 (Paris). The copyright has since been extended by the World Intellectual Property Organization (Geneva) to include electronic and virtual intellectual property. Permission to use whole or parts of texts contained in IAEA publications in printed or electronic form must be obtained and is usually subject to royalty agreements. Proposals for non-commercial reproductions and translations are welcomed and considered on a case-by-case basis. Enquiries should be addressed to the IAEA Publishing Section at ... 

Since 1978, member nations who are party to the Berne Convention (an international copyright agreement among nations) have not required a copyright notice on materials that are protected by copyright. Effective March 1,... 

Both copyright law and the Berne Convention must be considered prior to implementing a conservation strategy to counteract degradation of the artwork over time. If the artist agrees to the treatment proposed by the owner institute, there is no conflict. However, if the artist intended the work to be ephemeral from its conception, while the owner wishes to prolong its useful lifetime, the situation is more complex and not covered by established law. 

This book is copyright under the Berne Convention. 

This book is copyright under the Berne Convention. No reproduction without permission. All rights reserved. 

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