Canadian Copyright Law

by Harris, Lesley Ellen

• ISBN13: 9781118078518
• ISBN10: 1118078519
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2013-10-17
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Copyright infringement has always been an invisible crime. In the past, artists and producers have lost millions every year when their works were used without permission. At times, it was hard for even the most knowledgeable to keep current and know when they had crossed that unseen line.   Now that near-constant access to the internet is ubiquitous 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. Many regard the internet as a public forum and assume that either material is free for the taking or that they'll never be caught. The line between what is protected and what is "free" is blurring further and the copyright issues are more complex than ever. Lesley Ellen Harris, lawyer and copyright expert, addresses these issues and more. She takes the convoluted legal jargon of the Canadian Copyright Act and sets it out in everyday language. She provides concrete examples to offer further clarification of complicated matters.   In this fourth edition of Canadian Copyright Law, Harris brings you the latest updates according to new Canadian legislation and international agreements. And she provides a complete update on copyright issues relating to digital media.   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.

Author Biography

Lesley Ellen Harris is a lawyer, author, and educator. She is an expert in American, Canadian, and international copyright and licensing issues and has authored four books on these topics. She also edits The Copyright & New Media Law Newsletter. Lesley can be found at www.copyrightlaws.com.

Table of Contents

A Note on the Text xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgements xv

Introduction xvii

Chapter 1 Understanding Intellectual Property 1

Chapter 2 Copyright Law in Canada 15

Chapter 3 Is Your Creation Eligible for Copyright Protection? 23

Chapter 4 Are Formalities Required to Obtain Copyright Protection? 35

Chapter 5 Canada and International Copyright Law 57

Chapter 6 What Is Protected by Copyright? 69

Chapter 7 Who Owns Copyright? 103

Chapter 8 The Duration of Copyright 123

Chapter 9 Rights Protected by Copyright 135

Chapter 10 Limitations on Rights 163

Chapter 11 How Can Rights Be Exploited? 195

Chapter 12 How Is Copyright Infringed? 213

Chapter 13 What Are the Remedies for the Infringement of Copyright? 225

Chapter 14 Legally Using Content 249

Chapter 15 An Overview of American Copyright Law 281

Appendix I: Copyright Act 295

Appendix II: Copyright Modernization Act 297

Appendix III: Application for Registration of a Copyright in a Work 299

Appendix IV: Application for Registration of a Copyright in a Performer’s Performance, Sound Recording, or Communication Signal 303

Appendix V: Educational Program, Work, and Other Subject-Matter Record-Keeping Regulations 307

Appendix VI: Exceptions for Educational Institutions, Libraries, Archives, and Museums Regulations 313

Appendix VII: Reproduction of Federal Law Order 319

Appendix VIII: Application for Copyright Clearance of Government of Canada Works 323

Notes 329

About the Author 339

Index 341