Regardless of their merit or commercial value, Canadian law protects all original creative works, provided the conditions set out in the Copyright Act have been met. Some works may earn a lot of money in the marketplace, while others earn none at all. Protect your valuable creationsĪ poem, painting, musical score, performer's performance, computer program-all are valuable creations, although perhaps no one can measure their worth. Copyright information-Beyond the basicsĪlthough this guide is not a complete text on law regarding copyright, we have designed it as an introduction to copyright and copyright registration.Corresponding with the Copyright Office.Preparing your application for registration.This guide explores what copyright is, the process for registering copyrights in Canada and the benefits of registration.
If there are inconsistencies between this guide and the applicable legislation, the legislation must be followed. This electronic version of the guide is the official version.
