International law and digital evidence

Berne Convention Article 5(2) establishes formality-free copyright protection within the Convention’s scope. Recording a version helps preserve evidence; it does not create an international patent.

WIPO Copyright Treaty Articles 2 and 4 distinguish expression from ideas and methods as such and protect computer programs as literary works. TRIPS Article 10 also addresses programs and original compilations of data.

TRIPS Article 39(2) connects protection of undisclosed information with secrecy, commercial value because of secrecy, and reasonable protective measures. NDAs, access controls and contracts matter. Public disclosure before patent filing may harm novelty.

These instruments operate through national law and evidentiary rules. Records are assessed alongside original files, development history, contracts and verified timestamps. No WIPO accreditation is claimed.