An updated guide to Canadian copyright law

This Fourth Edition of Canadian Copyright Law brings you the latest updates according to new Canadian legislation and international agreements. Copyright infringement has always been illegal. Today with near-constant access to the Internet and the mainstream explosion of digital formats, copyright is one of the most important issues for creative professionals, consumers of that media, and those who work in related industries. The line between what is protected and what is "free" is blurring further, and the copyright issues are more complex than ever.

Addressing a range of new and pressing issues, the Fourth Edition of Canadian Copyright Law offers:

• A complete update on copyright issues relating to digital media
• An simple, unbiased, and straightforward explanation of the Canadian Copyright Act
• Concrete examples of complicated matters pertaining to copyright laws

Whether you are a creator or user of copyright material, Canadian Copyright Law will keep you current on copyright law in Canada and its applications to your situation.

Since the dawn of the Digital Age, Internet users have had unprecedented access to millions of copyright-protected works. Some people believe that the material they consume online is free simply because it is so accessible. This belief is incorrect. But the rules for use and distribution of digital content are not always clear cut, and are often a source of controversy. In 2012, Canada updated its Copyright Act to clarify copyright law, and ensure it addresses today's technology.

Lawyer and copyright expert Lesley Ellen Harris tackles copyright issues in a direct and accessible tone. Canadian Copyright Law, Fourth Edition helps creators and users of content navigate their way, and demystifies this complex and sometimes convoluted area of the law. Whether you are a user trying to figure out whether and how you can legally use a portion of a work, or you are a creator seeking to protect and enforce your rights, this book is for you.

Canadian Copyright Law includes:

• The latest updates to international agreements, new Canadian legislation, and court cases pertaining to copyright law with a focus on copyright issues relating to digital media
• Practical application drawn from the real world of Lesley Ellen Harris, a lawyer-author who has extensive expertise in managing copyright issues
• Suggestions on how to protect your work and how to respond to unauthorized use of your work
• An unbiased explanation of copyright laws, free from personal agendas

Creators and users of copyright material need only consult this book to successfully navigate both the use of their content in Canada and the use of Canadian content globally.

This fourth edition of Canadian Copyright Law brings you the latest updates according to new Canadian legislation and international agreements. Copyright infringement has always been an invisible crime. Now with near-constant access to the Internet and the mainstream explosion of digital formats, copyright is one of the most important issues for creative professionals, consumers of that media, and those who work in related industries. The line between what is protected and what is "free" is blurring further, and the copyright issues are more complex than ever.

• Provides a complete update on copyright issues relating to digital media.
• Takes the convoluted legal jargon of the Canadian Copyright Act and sets it out in everyday language.
• Provides concrete examples to offer further clarification of complicated matters.

Whether you are a creator or user of copyright material, Canadian Copyright Law will keep you current on copyright law in Canada and its applications to your situation--to protect your creations, content, and products in these rapidly changing markets.