Understanding fair dealing in Canadian copyright law is essential for anyone using copyright-protected materials. Fair dealing is intentionally ambiguous, and it can be overwhelming to apply it to your own situations. Inform yourself about the facts of fair dealing and
Canadian Copyright Law: The Basics Anyone dealing with issues related to copyright and licensing in Canada, whether creators or users of copyright-protected materials, needs a basic understanding of Canadian copyright law. What rights are covered under copyright? Who owns copyright
Canadian copyright law myths can cloud your interpretation of copyright law. How do you ensure that your information is accurate and objective? Do you read the Canadian Copyright Act? Review recent copyright cases? Attend courses and discussions? Learn more about
This article describes the moral rights in Canadian copyright law. You’ll also find a comparison with moral rights provisions in the Berne Copyright Convention and U.S. copyright law. Michael Snow Flight Stop Case The classic moral rights lawsuit in Canada
Eight important facts about Canadian copyright law are set out below. How did we select only eight facts about Canadian copyright law when there’s so much information available? We selected some unique things about Canadian copyright law, some international facts and
The duration of copyright in Canada is 70 years after the death of the author. There are several exceptions to this general rule of duration in Canadian copyright law, some of which are set out below. Canada’s copyright duration was previously
This article sets out information on orphan works under Canadian copyright law.
Who owns copyright in Canada isn’t always clear-cut. Under Canadian copyright law, the creator (or author) of a work is the owner of copyright in it. However, where a work is created as part of the author’s work duties, the
Canadian librarians and international copyright law go hand-in-hand. We explain what Canadian librarians need to know about both Canadian and global copyright law in order to manage the use of content in their libraries and organizations and keep unauthorized uses
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