A Guide to Copyrights

A Guide to Copyrights (PDF - 2.2 MB - 27 pages)

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Table of Contents

• The Basics
  • Purpose of this guide
  • Who we are
  • Contact Us
  • Protecting valuable creations
  • What is a copyright?
  • What can you copyright?
  • What can't you copyright?
  • Who can apply for registration?
    • Automatic protection for Canadian and foreign works
    • Benefits of registration
  • How long do copyrights last?
    • General rule
    • Works listed under "Other Subject Matter"
    • Works of Crown copyright
    • Joint authorship
    • Unknown author
    • Posthumous works
  • What to consider before filing an application
    • Searching
    • Searching at the Copyright Office
• Getting Started
  • Preparing a copyright registration application
    • Application form
    • Owner
    • Author
    • Titles of works
    • Category of the work
    • Date of publication
    • Declaration
    • Fees
    • Submit your application
    • Corresponding with the Copyright Office
  • Electronic Services
• Beyond the Basics
  • Indicating copyright
  • Corrections to the Copyright Register
    • Registration modification
    • Changes of address
    • Clerical errors
  • Grants of interest in copyright
  • Additional contacts and information
    • The Copyright Board of Canada
    • Court orders
    • Government publications
    • Justice Canada
    • Library and Archives Canada
• Appendix I — Frequently Asked Questions
• Appendix II — Glossary

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