Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms and Broadcasting Organizations
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Algeria, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), Article 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv).
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Australia, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(i) and 16(1)(b) [1992, p. 301].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Austria, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) and 1(b) [1973, p. 67].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Belarus, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv).
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Belgium, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1999, p. 119].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Bulgaria, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1995, p. 262].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Canada, Article 5(3) (concerning Articles 5(1)(b) and (c)), 6(2) (concerning Article 6(1)) and 16(1)(a)(iv) [1998, p. 42].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Congo, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(i) [1964, p. 127].
In accordance with article 16, paragraph 1(a)(ii) of the Convention, Costa Rica will not apply the provisions of Article 12 to free, traditional, non interactive over-the-air broadcasting, or to non-commercial public broadcasts and communications, as provided for by Costa Rican legislation. This declaration became effective on February 13, 2010.
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Croatia, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [2000, p.14].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Czech Republic, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1964, p. 110].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Denmark, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(ii) and (iv) [1965, p. 214].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Estonia, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), and 6(2), and as from October 9, 2003, Article 16(1)(a)(iv) [2000, p.14].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Fiji, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(i) [1972, pp. 88 and 178].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Finland, Articles 16(1)(a)(i), (ii) and (iv) and 17 [1983, p. 287 and 1994, p. 152].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
France, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1987, p. 184].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Germany, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)) and 16(1)(a)(iv) [1966, p. 237].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Iceland, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) [1994, p. 152].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Ireland, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(ii) [1979, p. 218].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Israel, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2) (concerning Article 6(1)) and 16(1)(a)(iii), (iv) and 16(1)(b).
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Italy, Articles 6(2), 16(1)(a)(ii), (iii) and (iv), 16(1)(b) and 17 [1975, p. 44].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Japan, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(ii) and (iv) [1989, p. 288].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Latvia, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) [1999, p. 76].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Lesotho, Article 16(1)(a)(ii) and (1)(b) [1990, p. 95].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Liechtenstein, Article 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)) and Article 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1999, p. 119].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Lithuania, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) [1999, p. 76].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Luxembourg, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 16(1)(a)(i) and 16(1)(b) [1976, p. 24].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Monaco, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 16(1)(a)(i) and 16(1)(b) [1985, p. 422].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Netherlands, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1993, p. 253].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Niger, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(i) [1963, p. 155].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Nigeria, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(ii), (iii) and (iv) [1993, p. 253].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Norway, Articles 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1978, p. 133; in respect of 16(1)(a)(ii) modified: 1989, p. 288].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Poland, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(i), (iii) and (iv) and 16(1)(b) [1997 p. 170].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Republic of Korea, Articles 5(3), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(ii), (iii) and (iv) and 16(1)(b).
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Republic of Moldova, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(ii), (iii) and (iv) [1996, p. 40].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Romania, Articles 5(3), 6(2), 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1998, p. 54].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Russian Federation, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv).
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Saint Lucia, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(iii).
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Slovakia, Article 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1964, p. 110].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Slovenia, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(i) [1996, p. 318].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Spain, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1991, p. 221].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Sweden, Article 16(1)(a)(iv) [1962, p. 211; 1986, p. 382].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
Switzerland, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)) and 16(1)(a)(iii) and (iv) [1993, p. 254].
the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(c)) and 16(1)(a)(i) [1998, p. 42].
The instruments of ratification or accession, or subsequent notifications, deposited with the Secretary-General of the United Nations by the following States contain declarations made under the articles mentioned hereafter (with reference to publication in Le Droit d'auteur (Copyright) for the years 1962 to 1964, in Copyright for the years 1965 to 1994, in Industrial Property and Copyright until May 1998 and, in Intellectual Property Laws and Treaties from June 1998 until December 2001):
United Kingdom, Articles 5(3) (concerning Article 5(1)(b)), 6(2) and 16(1)(a)(ii), (iii) and (iv) [1963, p. 244]; the same declarations were made for Gibraltar and Bermuda [1967, p. 36; 1970, p. 108].
This State has declared that in accordance with Articles 16(1)(a)(i) and 16(1)(b), it will not apply the provisions of Articles 12 and 13(d).


