- International copyright law developed in response to advances in printing technology during the Industrial Revolution that allowed for mass production of printed works like musical scores and profit from their commercial sale. - The first copyright law was passed in the UK in 1709 and has since expanded to cover additional media like records, tapes, videos, and digital downloads. - The Berne Convention, established in 1886, was an important step in standardizing international copyright protections by requiring member countries to respect each other's copyrighted works.

1. International copyright Week 3 – Copyright & Royalties - semester 2 2009