Insights · Canadian copyright
Practical guides on Canadian copyright.
Written for Canadian creators, businesses and rights holders — clear, source-grounded explanations of the questions that come up before, during and after a copyright issue.
Infringement·9 min
What to Do When Someone Copies Your Website
The five-step response every business should know when their site is lifted — evidence, identity, escalation, deadlines.
Ownership·7 min
How Copyright Ownership Works in Canada
First ownership, joint authorship, moral rights and why "I paid for it" isn't the whole answer.
Registration·5 min
Does Copyright Need to Be Registered?
What registration actually does in Canada — and when the $50 certificate earns its keep.
Infringement·8 min
Copyright Infringement vs. Fair Dealing
The six fair dealing purposes, the fairness factors, and where uses commonly cross the line.
Ownership·6 min
Who Owns Work Created by an Employee?
The course-of-employment rule, its limits, and what employment agreements should say.
Ownership·6 min
Who Owns Work Created by a Contractor?
The default that surprises businesses: freelancers usually keep copyright unless it's assigned in writing.
AI·9 min
Can AI-Generated Work Be Copyrighted?
Authorship, originality and the unsettled Canadian position on machine-made works.
Infringement·7 min
How to Document Online Copyright Infringement
Screenshots aren't enough: archives, metadata, timestamps and building a record that holds up.
Licensing·8 min
How Copyright Licensing Agreements Work
Scope, territory, exclusivity, royalties and the clauses that prevent disputes later.
Infringement·7 min
What to Do After Receiving a Copyright Demand Letter
Don't panic, don't ignore it: assessing the claim, the deadline and your response options.
Photography·6 min
Unauthorized Use of Photographs Online
Reverse image search, licensing recovery and enforcement options for photographers.
Software·8 min
Copyright in Software and Source Code
What copyright protects in code, contractor pitfalls and open-source licence obligations.
Business·6 min
Copyright Basics Every Canadian Business Should Know
The assets you own, the ones you only license, and the gaps that surface in due diligence.