WIPO leads the development of a balanced and effective global IP ecosystem to promote innovation and creativity for a better and more sustainable future. South Africa has been a member of WIPO since 1975, actively participating in WIPO's policy discussions and utilising its treaties to enhance its local IP systems.
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The Berne Convention is the primary international treaty governing copyright law. Most countries have signed the convention. Out of 244 states and territories listed on this website, 182 are signatories.
Work created in one Berne Convention country can be protected across all signatory states through registration with the Copyright Registration Service. To register your work online, click here.