What Is the Public Domain?
What’s in the public domain? Public domain is a frequently used term in copyright parlance, yet it isn’t defined in copyright statutes. This article provides insight into when content is in the public domain under copyright law, from both the U.S. and international copyright law perspectives. This information will help guide you determine when you need […]
Copyright Law 101
Copyright Law 101 is an explainer on copyright law and discusses the various areas of intellectual property (IP), focusing on copyright fundamentals. Enhance your copyright literacy with this overview of copyright basics in this complicated area of law. For more in-depth information, read about our Copyright Leadership Certificate. Copyright Law and Intellectual Property Copyright is […]
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 50 years after the death of the author but was extended to 70 years after […]
Canadian Librarians: Why Canadian Librarians Need to Know Global Copyright Law
Canadian librarians and international copyright law go hand-in-hand. We explain what Canadian librarians need to know about both Canadian and global copyright law in order to manage the use of content in their libraries and organizations and keep unauthorized uses of copyright-protected materials to a minimum. Why Canadian Librarians and International Copyright? In the pre-internet […]
U.S. vs Canadian Copyright Law: Which Has Stronger Copyright Protection?
When it comes to the question “U.S. vs Canadian copyright law: which has stronger copyright protection?” the answer requires a historical examination of each country’s copyright laws (legislative policy, cultural differences, court cases and copyright statutes). In this article, our comparison focuses on various sections of the U.S. and Canadian copyright acts. Berne Copyright Convention […]