Diplomatic Conference on the Protection of Audiovisual Performances
June 20 to 26, 2012 - Beijing, China
The Diplomatic Conference concluded successfully on June 26 with the adoption of an international treaty to protect the intellectual property rights of audiovisual performers, such as film and TV actors.
Adoption of the new Treaty
- Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances
- Closing Ceremony
Video - Signing the Treaty Video | Signatories
- International actors hail Beijing Treaty Video
- Treaty adoption restores faith in multilateral system for IP (Delegates comments) Video
- Conference President praises "Beijing spirit" Video
- Francis Gurry: A successful outcome for performers, for WIPO, and for multilateralism Video
- On social media: Photos on Flickr, Videos on YouTube
Press Releases
- WIPO Beijing Treaty on Audiovisual Performances is Concluded (Jun 26, 2012)
- WIPO Diplomatic Conference Opens in Beijing to Conclude Treaty on Performers Rights in Audiovisual Productions (Jun 20, 2012)
- Negotiators Set to Wrap-up Talks on New Treaty to Improve Actors' and other Performers' Rights in Audiovisual Productions (Jun 18, 2012)
