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The Marrakesh Treaty became effective on 30 September 2016. The purpose of Marrakesh is to improve access globally to printed materials for people who are blind or visually impaired. Background of the Marrakesh Treaty June 2013 marked a milestone in international copyright law and in the role of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) with…
This article examines key copyright facts for librarians. Librarians are gatekeepers to content and information, and play a vital role in copyright awareness and helping apply copyright law in their libraries and organizations. Copyright law isn’t always straightforward. These copyright facts will help librarians eliminate copyright myths and get on the right track to managing…
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…
Eight facts about Canadian copyright law are set out below. Each of the 176 member countries of the Berne Convention has its own unique copyright legislation, and Canada is no exception. How did we select only eight facts about Canadian copyright law when there’s so much information available? We selected some unique things about Canadian copyright…
Economic rights under copyright law are generally better understood than moral rights. Moral rights vary in countries around the world. They are very strong in European countries, and much narrower in the United States. This article explores the importance of moral rights in Canadian copyright law, in comparison to international and U.S. law. Beyond Economic…
Canadian copyright law myths can cloud our interpretation of copyright law. You can enhance your copyright literacy by learning how to identify copyright myths and misinformation, and debunk them with the facts concerning copyright law in Canada. Canadian Copyright Law Myths Does fair use exist in Canada? Do you need to use the copyright symbol ©…
Tackling licensing issues is now an unavoidable everyday occurrence in most libraries, many librarians and information professionals didn’t learn this subject matter in school. Some librarians are comfortable dealing with licenses, from negotiating to interpreting them. Many others feel that these contracts should be the domain of lawyers. This article assists you in tackling licensing…
This Canadian copyright law news article is updated on a regular basis. Bookmark this article and return frequently for updates on court cases, the Copyright Act review, and more. New United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) On 30 September 2018, Canada, Mexico and the United States announced the completion of negotiations towards a new trade agreement to…
Librarians and other information professionals often find themselves in the position of applying fair use. This article equips you with information you need to know about this important principle in U.S copyright law, to assist you in applying fair use in your library. Are You Responsible for Applying Fair Use in Your Library? Almost every…
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