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Copyright News and Articles

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 and stories or...

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Introduction to International Copyright Law

International copyright law doesn't exist! Each country has its own domestic copyright laws that apply to its own citizens, and also to the use of foreign content when used in one's country. It allows creators and content owners around the world and citizens of many countries to enjoy copyright protection in countries other than their...

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3 Commonly Misunderstood U.S. Copyright Concepts

Misinformation about U.S. copyright law is unfortunately common, despite the abundance of resources available on this subject. Three commonly misunderstood U.S. copyright principles that often require clarification are: The notion of automatic protection The use of the copyright symbol, © Copyright registration with the U.S. Copyright Office The discussion below assists in clarifying misinformation about...

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The Balance in U.S. Copyright Law

Copyright law, by its nature, is a balancing act. Each country approaches this balance from its unique perspective of laws and culture. This balance changes over time with new legislation, changes in technology and court cases interpreting the copyright act. This article briefly examines the balance in U.S. copyright law. The Balance in U.S. Copyright...

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Copyright Law 101

Copyright Law 101 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 one of the five traditional areas of...

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Copyright Certificate Graduates

Our copyright certificate graduates listed below are a unique group of people who have been trained as copyright facilitators and decision-makers. They are equipped with the copyright knowledge they need to assess copyright issues and lower copyright infringement risks from a nonlawyer's perspective. These unique fully online copyright programs and practical training are open to...

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Zoom On In: Virtual Copyright Sessions

Zoom On In: The Relationship Between Copyright and Contracts 18 February 2021 @ 1 pm EST. Register Now! In this 20-minute virtual session, Lesley Ellen Harris of Copyrightlaws.com will discuss the relationship between copyright and contracts. Whether you're licensing digital content or understanding how to determine the duration of a copyright-protected work, Lesley will provide tips...

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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 which are set out below. Also see below for news about the Canadian government's public consultations on extending the duration of copyright to 70 years...

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Canadian Copyright Law Course

Copyrightlaws.com's primer/refresher course Canadian Copyright Law includes 16 lessons. Canadian Copyright Law is one of the five eTutorials in our Certificate in Canadian Copyright Law. Each lesson provides ... Up-to-date fundamentals on the topics listed in the Syllabus below A self-marking quiz A curated list of online resources for further reading Register Now! Once you...

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