Introduction Welcome to the first quarterly Copyright and Generative AI (GAI) blog post of 2026. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any,
This month we have a special treat for our readers! Our Spring 2025 Copyright Specialist in Residence, Alizabeth Nowland, has generously agreed to write the blog post below. Sharing her vast knowledge in music copyright and licensing, Alizabeth decided to
Introduction Welcome to the third quarterly copyright and generative AI (GAI) blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need
One of the questions we are asked most often here at Copyrightlaws.com is how to determine whether exceptions in the XYZ copyright act apply to an individual’s uses. After first reminding the individual that we cannot give legal advice, we
Introduction Welcome to the second quarterly copyright and generative AI blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you’re likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need to
One of the topics we’re often asked about is how to manage copyright when working in the field of education. While ultimately decisions will be heavily based on which country’s copyright laws apply, some high-level tips and tricks are applicable
Welcome to the first quarterly copyright and generative AI (GAI) blog post. If you’ve come across this page, you are likely working in the copyright field in some capacity. As such, the current debate surrounding what, if any, changes need
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
Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of resources available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about U.S. copyright law. Need