Legal Definitions - Paris Additional Act

The Paris Additional Act is an amendment made to the Berne Convention in 1896. This amendment extended copyright protection to photographs as derivative works.

For example, if a photographer takes a picture of a painting, the photograph is considered a derivative work and is protected under copyright law.

This act was important because it recognized the artistic value of photographs and gave photographers the same rights as other creators. It also helped to protect their work from being used without permission or compensation.