Latvia acceded to the Rome Act (1928) of the Berne Convention with effect from May 15, 1937. It lost its independence on July 21, 1940, and regained it on August 21, 1991.
| Act(s) | Article(s) | Signature | Instrument | Entry into Force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Act (1971) | Accession : May 11, 1995 | August 11, 1995 | ||
| Rome Act (1928) | Accession : November 3, 1936 | May 15, 1937 |
Accession to the Rome Act (1928) subject to the following reservation: Article 8 of the Act is replaced by Article 5 of the Berne Convention, 1886, as modified by Article 1, Number III, of the Paris Additional Act, 1896, in respect of the exclusive right of authors to make or to authorize the translation of their works. (see Le Droit d'auteur 1937, No.1, p.4)