Universal Copyright Convention

Universal Copyright Convention (UCC) and the GATT Policy Negotiations

In relation to the GATT Policy Negotiations, Christopher Mark (1993) provided the following explanation and/or definition of Universal Copyright Convention (UCC): An international agreement on intellectual property rightsnegotiated under United Nations auspices in 1952, and revised in 1971. UCC member states agree to provide “adequate and effective” copyright protection and to accord national treatment to the works of nationals of other UCC signatories. See also Berne Convention.