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Intellectual Property Primer

Did you know that copyright law is part of a larger area of law called intellectual property (IP) law? This intellectual property primer helps you understand what intellectual property means. It also outlines the basic elements of the four types of intellectual property: copyright, patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Distinguishing Copyright from Trademarks and Patents...

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A Simple Guide to Copyright for Librarians: 15 Essential Facts & Tips

Who answers copyright and licensing questions in your library? Who addresses compliance issues in your organization? Are they best equipped for this role? Copyright can be complicated, so we’ve created this simple guide to copyright for librarians to get you started. You may also want to view copyright education opportunities for librarians. As a bonus, use this...

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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. A variety of events may signal the ideal time to introduce or update a copyright compliance document. These may...

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Duration of Copyright in Canada

The duration of copyright in Canada is 50 years after the death of the author. There are several exceptions to this general rule of duration in Canadian copyright law. Some of these exceptions are set out below. The Duration of Copyright in Canada Unlike physical property, ownership in copyright material has a limited duration. So for...

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Copyright Office and Team

A copyright office and team are key elements for copyright compliance and legally using licensed electronic resources. Think about your copyright issues and how you currently manage them. Would you benefit from a central copyright office and a team of knowledgeable copyright persons to provide practical solutions to the questions and issues that arise? Note...

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COVID-19 and Copyright Resources

COVID-19 and Copyright Resources COVID-19 has changed everything in our lives, including the way we live, work and interact with each other. In the world of copyright, it has created some unique circumstances under which we use copyright-protected materials. Highly publicized situations of using copyright materials under time-sensitve circumstances during this crisis include virtual story...

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Copyright News and Articles

Every two weeks 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...

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