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1. Berne Convention

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   The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, commonly known as the Berne Convention, is an international treaty adopted by many countries to protect the copyrights of authors and artists. It establishes a system of basic standards for the protection of copyright in creative works. The Convention is fundamental to international intellectual property ($\text{IP}$) law and is administered by the [World Intellectual Property Organization ($\text{WIPO}$)](/entries/world-i…

2. Trans Pacific Partnership

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   The agreement mandated minimum standards for copyright protection, including term extensions. Specifically, the agreement required signatories to ensure that the term of protection for most copyrights would extend for the life of the author plus 70 years, a standard often favored by copyright holders in developed economies. Furthermore, the TPP contained provisions on patent term restoration for delays experienced during the regulatory review process for pharmaceutical products. This heightened protection regime was frequently cri…