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1. Member raising question and answering

United States of America
Netherlands

2. Category and subcategory

Copyright and Related Rights

3. Question

2. Does the Netherlands apply the "rule of the shorter term" to phonograms and performances from other WTO Members? If so, please explain how you justify such action under TRIPS Article 4.

4. Answer

No. The term of protection under the Act on Neighbouring Rights is 50 years.
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