The traditions of copyright in common law and civil law countries were diverse, hence the principles of copyright were not universal. Therefore, the nations’ began to harmonise their legal systems and sign bilateral, regional, and global agreements. The conventions and treaties of this regard are discussed in detail in this article. The history and evolution of the most significant international accords governing copyright and associated rights are covered in length in this article. The Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works, 1886–1970; the Universal Copyright Convention (UCC); the Rome Convention for the Protection of Performers, Producers of Phonograms, and Broadcasting Organizations, 1961; the TRIPS Agreement and the Internet Treaties Of WIPO, 1996; are among the conventions that are specifically examined in this article. Doctrinal analysis highlights the history and the important provisions of the Berne Convention's current text and evaluates the degree to which later international agreements have contributed in providing protection regarding copyright. The provisions relating to emerging technology and digital networks are also discussed in this article.