Hitchcock's "Rear Window" & International Copyright Law: An Examination of Stewart v. Abend & Its Affect on International Copyright Renewal and Exploitation

Authors

• Seth M. Goldstein, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Abstract

The article examines the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court case Stewart v. Abend on international copyright law, particularly regarding derivative works and renewal rights. It argues that adopting the ruling's principles internationally, through treaties like NAFTA and TRIPs, would promote consistency, fairness, and efficiency in global intellectual property markets. The analysis highlights the need for international bodies like the WTO and WIPO to clarify and harmonize copyright rules to avoid trade impediments and ensure proper compensation for rights holders.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Intellectual Property Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Seth M. Goldstein, Hitchcock's "Rear Window" & International Copyright Law: An Examination of Stewart v. Abend & Its Affect on International Copyright Renewal and Exploitation, 14 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 247 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol14/iss1/9