Began section on non USA copyright regimes.

gpl-lgpl.tex

@@ -455,6 +455,22 @@ concept behind copyleft, but to actually make it work in the real world, a
 true implementation in legal text must exist. The GPL is the primary
 implementation of copyleft in copyright licensing language.
 
+\subsection{Non-USA Copyright Regimes}
+\label{non-usa-copyright}
+
+Generally speaking, copyright law operates similarly enough in countries that
+have signed the Berne Convention on Copyright, and software freedom licenses
+have generally taken advantage of this international standardization of
+copyright law.  However, copyright law does differ from country to country,
+and commonly, software freedom licenses like GPL must be considered under the
+copyright law in the jurisdiction where any licensing dispute occurs.
+
+Those who are most familiar with the USA's system of copyright often are
+surprised to learn that there are certain copyright controls that cannot be
+waived nor disclaimed.
+
+FIXME: moral rights.
+
 \section{A Community of Equality}
 
 The GPL uses copyright law to defend freedom and equally ensure users'