Issue Brief: Marrakesh Treaty—Background and Ratification Status

The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled, also known as the “Marrakesh Treaty” or “Treaty for the Blind,” was a significant achievement as the first WIPO treaty dedicated to limitations and exceptions, focusing on the rights of users rather than increasing the rights of rightholders. Thirteen countries have ratified the treaty.

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