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Definition: Copyright is a legal right which stops things (e.g. works, performances, sound recordings, communication signals) being copied, distributed or adapted without permission. A patent is an official right for a specified period of time to be the only person (or organization) to make or sell something.
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The CMRRA is a non-profit music licensing agency, which represents the vast majority of music copyright owners (usually called music publishers) doing business in Canada. On their behalf, CMRRA issues licenses to users of the reproduction right in copyrighted music.

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McGraw Hill Ryerson provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding copyright for personal use, schools and businesses.
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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a Special Operating Agency (SOA) associated with Industry Canada, is responsible for the administration and processing of the greater part of intellectual property in Canada. Topics covered include: Patents, Trade-marks, Copyright, Industrial designs, and Integrated circuit topographies.

Related keywords: Copyright and patents, Federal government departments

The Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) was established at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law in the fall of 2003. Through student-centered research and advocacy, the clinic represents consumer and other public interests in such areas as intellectual property, consumer protection in e-commerce, domain name governance, personal information protection and privacy.

Related keywords: Consumer protection and fraud, Copyright and patents, Internet law and policy, Law reform, Privacy, Research reports and institutes

This booklet gives teachers user-friendly information on copyright law, combining items from the Canadian Copyright Act and its regulations, contractual and tariff arrangements with copyright collectives, and court decisions. Much of the information would also be of interest to general audiences. [2005, pdf - 25 pages]

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Now that the highly anticipated new copyright legislation has been introduced, more and more librarians are hearing from concerned library users that copyright laws must reflect the public interest. As the voice of the community of library users and professionals, CLA is committed to getting the crucial message to government that copyright issues do indeed strike a chord with Canadians.

Related keywords: Advocacy, Copyright and patents

The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has provided these Frequently Asked Questions about Copyright for your use.
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This guide is a publication of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. It explores what copyright is, the process for registering copyrights in Canada and the benefits of registration.
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This guide provides a general road map of some of the legal issues specific to podcasting with an emphasis on identifying how those issues may apply in the Canadian legal environment. This guide covers only Canadian-based legal questions. (PDF - 31 pages, 2007)

Related keywords: Communications and media, Copyright and patents, Internet law and policy

This page points to resources about copyright and patents across the WIPO website, which may be of particular interest to students ranging from upper elementary to university. Resources for younger students include a set of comic books.

 

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