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Copyrights

Find out about automatic copyright protection in Canada, how to register for a copyright with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for added protection, and how to access the Canadian Copyrights Database.

• Copyrights
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1515/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Find out what copyright is, your rights and obligations under the Copyright Act of Canada, and how to file for a copyright.
• A Guide to Copyrights
  
  http://www.cipo.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/h_wr02281.html
  Get the details on Canadian copyright - what it is, when it is applicable, the benefits and processes of registering for copyright, licenses, royalties and tariffs, and much more.
• Canadian Copyrights Database
  
  http://www.canadabusiness.ca/eng/summary/1469/
  Applies to: All of Canada
  Search this database for all Canadian copyrights registered as of October 1, 1991.
• Access Copyright
  
  http://www.accesscopyright.ca/
  Get copies from copyrighted books, magazines, newspapers and other material while ensuring that creators and publishers are fairly compensated for their works.
• Copyright Board of Canada
  
  http://www.cb-cda.gc.ca/home-accueil-e.html
  Find out about the royalties you will be paid for the use of your copyrighted works, or apply for a licence for material whose owner cannot be found.
• Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
  
  http://www.socan.ca/
  If you play recorded music or hire live musicians to enhance your business, SOCAN is there to help you determine what kind of licensing arrangement you require.
• COPIBEC
  
  http://www.copibec.qc.ca/?action=pr_accueil&langue=a
  If your organization reproduces excerpts from copyrighted works (books, newspapers, magazines), you must obtain a licence from COPIBEC.
• Re:Sound Music Licences for Businesses
  
  http://www.resound.ca/en/music_users/businesses.htm
  Find out how to get the right licence(s) if you are playing recorded music as part of your business or at an event.