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It is automatically protected as soon as it is fixed, but you may register it with the Canadian Intellectual Copyright Office (link below).
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Which level of government is responsible for copyright in Canada?
Government enacts laws (eg copyright laws). it is then the responsibility of the police to prosecute people who break these laws. It is therefore the responsibility of the creator of works to follow the copyright procedure for protecting these works as set out in law.
What is the copyright of Old Yeller?
The copyright is 1956
The copyright date of the polar express?
The book bu Chris Van Allsburg is copyright 1985 and the Tom Hanks film is copyright 2004.
Are all photos of Gone With the Wind protected by copyright?
Yes. All of the photos taken in the movie are protected by copyright.
Is there a copyright for Sesame Street character Grover?
Of course! He's a TV character adored by millions of fans! There has to be copyright!
What is software copyright law in Canada?
In Canada software is protected as a literary work under the Copyright Act of Canada. Copyright is acquired automatically when an original work is generated, the creator is not required to register or mark the work with the copyright symbol in order to be protected.
Could drawing a animated character be infringement if its not for that company?
No. It would not be an infringement of copyright but only because characters are not eligible for copyright protection, only the expression of those characters is.Your drawing would, in all likelihood be a violation of trademark.
Would drawing Superman on a shirt be copyright infringement?
No. But, in all likelihood it would be a violation of trademark
Why did Washington Irving care about copyright and how did he improve it?
As an author, Irving's livelihood depended on copyright protection. He improved it by drawing attention to the problems inherent in the lack of international copyright agreements.
What is the duration of copyright in Canada?
Works in Canada are protected for the life of the author plus 50 years.
Does a school logo have copyright?
No. You could copyright a drawing or photograph of the logo but the logo itself would have to be protected as a trademark.
Which level of government is responsible for copyright in Canada?
Government enacts laws (eg copyright laws). it is then the responsibility of the police to prosecute people who break these laws. It is therefore the responsibility of the creator of works to follow the copyright procedure for protecting these works as set out in law.
What is the law that controls copyright?
It varies from country to country. In the US it is Title 17 of the US Code, and in Canada it is the Copyright Act 1985.
Can you copyright a logo for free?
In any country of the Berne Union (including the USA, Canada and all of Europe), copyright is completely free, instantaneous and automatic.
Do you need to copyright a book in Canada and if so how do you?
In Canada, as in all other World Trade Organization countries, a creative work is automatically protected by copyright as soon as it is fixed in a tangible medium (i.e., written down). Formal registration is available in Canada, but is not required. The registration application is linked below.
How do you copyright a character?
You don't. Characters cannot be copyrighted they must be protected by trademark As a practical example If I draw a picture of Superman... my individual drawing is protected by copyright even though the character is trademarked by DC Comics Inc.
What is the duration of copyright for novels in Canada?
Works are protected for the life of the author plus 50 years.
