Specialist Content: AI, Music and the Arts
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 take a look at this topic through the timely lens of artificial intelligence. Enjoy! (Photo […]
A Simple Guide to Fair Dealing: How To Apply Fair Dealing to Your Copyright Scenarios
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 how it works. Be an educated decision maker when determining whether fair dealing applies to […]
A Simple Guide to Canadian Copyright Law
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 in a work? And how long does copyright last? This simple guide to Canadian copyright […]
Copyright Specialist in Residence
2026 Specialists We have selected our Copyright Specialists in Residence for 2026 already. However, if you’re interested in becoming a Copyright Specialist in Residence for 2027, please reach out to erin@copyrightlaws.com for more information. We will officially be opening applications in the fall. We look forward to hearing from you! Spring 2026 Our Copyright Specialist […]
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization Course
21 Virtual Ways to Build Copyright Awareness in Your Library or Organization is a self-paced eTutorial with: This eTutorial will be available all year long. Registration is now open! Registration Fee: $239 US Register Now! Working on your own schedule in our easy-to-use online learning system, you’ll have access to the course materials for four […]
Copyright News and Articles
Copyrightlaws.com publishes a list of popular and interesting copyright news and articles from the U.S., Canada and around the world. Scroll down to see the latest items. Bookmark This Post for Copyright News and Articles Bookmark this post and check back here every second Monday for the latest update of copyright news and stories or […]
An In-Depth Guide to Copyright Literacy: Everything You Need To Know
Copyright literacy is about educating fellow employees and the public about copyright law and raising their awareness of how copyright law affects them. WIPO Magazine’s article Understanding Copyright — A Life Skill, by Lesley Ellen Harris, discusses the importance of copyright and intellectual property education on a broad basis. Once the preserve of specialists, copyright has […]
Tips for Developing a Copyright Policy
Our tips for developing a copyright policy or guidelines guide you in preparing the best copyright compliance document for your library or organization. For more in-depth information, learn how to draft a copyright policy or guidelines. When Do You Need to Write or Update Your Copyright Policy? A variety of events may signal the ideal […]
Licensing Digital Content Book
Licensing Digital Content is a practical guide for librarians and others who license digital content such as databases, periodicals and journals. It and our in-depth online course Licensing Digital Content are complementary resources for anyone seeking to learn more about licensing e-resources in their library or organization. Both the book and the course (which leads to […]
Copyright Certificate Graduates
Our copyright certificate graduates listed below are a unique group of people who have been trained as copyright facilitators and decision-makers. They are equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess copyright issues and lower copyright infringement risks from a nonlawyer’s perspective. These unique fully online copyright programs and practical training are open to […]