Part I: Development of International Norms on Copyright and Related Rights since 1971: The 'guided development' period; The relationship with TRIPs; The emergence of a 'digital agenda' 1. The International Copyright and Related Rights System between 1971 and 1996: 'Guided Development' and Emerging New Norms 2. The Diplomatic Conference:Two from Three at Midnight bar2001 3. The 'Digital Agenda' - The Right of Reproduction in the Digital Environment: Surveying the Time Trap Part II: The December 1996 Diplomatic Conference: Diplomatic Conference of 'special agreements'; Relationship with TRIPs; Multiple forums; "Agreed statements"; Relationship with EC; Unfinished aspects Part III: The 'Digital Agenda' The right of reproduction in the digital environment; The rights applicable for interactive digital transmissions; Limitations and exceptions in the digital environment; Technological measures and rights management information Part IV: Adherence to and Implementation of the Treaties Part V: Analysis of Substantive Provisions of WIPO Copyright Treaty (WCT) Article by article text, analysis and implementation Part VI: Analysis of Substantive Provisions of WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty (WPPT) Article by article text, analysis and implementation Part VII: Analysis of the Administrative Provisions and Final Clauses of the Two Treaties Part VIII: Conclusions and the Future Index.