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Universal Copyright Convention of 6 September 1952, with Appendix Declaration relating to Article XVII and Resolution concerning Article XI

Albania
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Algeria
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Andorra
Date upon which an instrument of ratification was deposited on behalf of the Bishop of Urgel, Co-Prince of Andorra. Date upon which an instrument of ratification was deposited on behalf of the President of the French Republic, Co-Prince of Andorra.
Bangladesh
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Barbados
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Bulgaria
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Cameroon
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
China
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Colombia
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Cyprus
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Dominican Republic
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
El Salvador
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Germany
Dates apply to the Federal Republic of Germany.
Guinea
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Niger
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Poland
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Republic of Korea
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Rwanda
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Saudi Arabia
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Senegal
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Serbia
Original signature by the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia. Notification of succession by the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Sri Lanka
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Togo
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Trinidad and Tobago
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.
Uruguay
Date upon which an instrument of accession to the Universal Copyright Convention as revised at Paris on July 24, 1971 was deposited on behalf of the State in question. In accordance with Article IX(3) of that Convention, such accession also constitutes accession to this Convention.