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The Paris Additional Act is a law that was added to the Berne Convention in 1896. It says that photographs are protected by copyright law, just like other creative works. This means that photographers have the right to control how their photos are used and can get paid for their work.
The Paris Additional Act is an amendment made to the Berne Convention in 1896. This amendment extended copyright protection to photographs as derivative works.
For example, if a photographer takes a picture of a painting, the photograph is considered a derivative work and is protected under copyright law.
This act was important because it recognized the artistic value of photographs and gave photographers the same rights as other creators. It also helped to protect their work from being used without permission or compensation.