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Duration of copyright in Canada

Duration of Copyright in Canada

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

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Get rid of myths about Canadian copyright law and learn copyright facts

8 Facts About Canadian Copyright Law

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

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Tips on guiding you on copyright issues when posting and sharing images

Legally Using Images

This article discusses how to minimize your copyright infringement risks by providing practical tips on legally using images. Think about … To determine whether you’re legally using images, consider these two things: Below are tips and information on specific circumstances

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Who Owns Copyright in Works by Volunteers?

When the question of copyright ownership comes up, the discussion often addresses employment situations. The employer owns copyright in works created by employees during the course of their employment. But who owns copyright in works by volunteers? Volunteer Copyright Ownership

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Learn the copyright rules when using online images

Legally Using Images Course

Do you use images and other third-party content? Our primer/refresher course Legally Using Images will teach you … This course is now open for registration with access beginning immediately. Registration will remain open between now and the end of 2026Registration Fee:

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Copyright permissions sample letter

Copyright Permissions Sample Letter

You may know it’s important to seek permission before using copyright-protected content. But do you know how to obtain that permission? This article leads you through how to contact a copyright owner to obtain permission and what to ask for.

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Copyright compliance tips

8 Steps to Copyright Compliance

All organizations and businesses need to carefully monitor how they legally use the content of others (third-party content), and how they mitigate their copyright infringement risks. If copyright compliance is a priority in your school or business or organization, see

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How to protect photos you post online

How To Protect Photos You Post Online

How to protect photos you post online may be both simpler and more difficult than you realize. Are you one of those people snapping photos all the time with your phone, or perhaps a camera or tablet? Although you may

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