An updated guide to Canadian copyright law for an age of reckless infringement This fourth edition of Canadian Copyright Law brings you the latest updates according to new Canadian legislation and international agreements. Copyright infringement has always been an invisible crime. Now with near-constant access to the Internet and the mainstream explosion of digital formats, copyright is one of the most important issues for creative professionals, consumers of that media, and those who work in related industries. The line between what is protected and what is "e;free"e; is blurring further, and the copyright issues are more complex than ever. Provides a complete update on copyright issues relating to digital media. Takes the convoluted legal jargon of the Canadian Copyright Act and sets it out in everyday language. Provides concrete examples to offer further clarification of complicated matters. Whether you are a creator or user of copyright material, Canadian Copyright Law will keep you current on copyright law in Canada and its applications to your situation to protect your creations, content, and products in these rapidly changing markets.

An updated guide to Canadian copyright law for an age ofreckless infringementThis fourth edition of Canadian Copyright Law brings youthe latest updates according to new Canadian legislation andinternational agreements. Copyright infringement has always been aninvisible crime. Now with near-constant access to the Internet andthe mainstream explosion of digital formats, copyright is one ofthe most important issues for creative professionals, consumers ofthat media, and those who work in related industries. The linebetween what is protected and what is "free" is blurring furtherand the copyright issues are more complex than ever.* Provides a complete update on copyright issues relating todigital media.* Takes the convoluted legal jargon of the Canadian Copyright Actand sets it out in everyday language.* Provides concrete examples to offer further clarification ofcomplicated matters.Whether you are a creator or user of copyright materialCanadian Copyright Law will keep you current on copyrightlaw in Canada and its applications to your situation--toprotect your creations, content, and products in these rapidlychanging markets.

A Note on the Text xiPreface xiiiAcknowledgements xvIntroduction xviiChapter 1 Understanding Intellectual Property 1Chapter 2 Copyright Law in Canada 15Chapter 3 Is Your Creation Eligible for Copyright Protection?23Chapter 4 Are Formalities Required to Obtain CopyrightProtection? 35Chapter 5 Canada and International Copyright Law 57Chapter 6 What Is Protected by Copyright? 69Chapter 7 Who Owns Copyright? 103Chapter 8 The Duration of Copyright 123Chapter 9 Rights Protected by Copyright 135Chapter 10 Limitations on Rights 163Chapter 11 How Can Rights Be Exploited? 195Chapter 12 How Is Copyright Infringed? 213Chapter 13 What Are the Remedies for the Infringement ofCopyright? 225Chapter 14 Legally Using Content 249Chapter 15 An Overview of American Copyright Law 281Appendix I: Copyright Act 295Appendix II: Copyright Modernization Act 297Appendix III: Application for Registration of a Copyright in aWork 299Appendix IV: Application for Registration of a Copyright in aPerformer's Performance, Sound Recording, or CommunicationSignal 303Appendix V: Educational Program, Work, and Other Subject-MatterRecord-Keeping Regulations 307Appendix VI: Exceptions for Educational Institutions, LibrariesArchives, and Museums Regulations 313Appendix VII: Reproduction of Federal Law Order 319Appendix VIII: Application for Copyright Clearance of Governmentof Canada Works 323Notes 329About the Author 339Index 341