1. Canadian Copyright Law Principles CCM 201 Webex #3 Instructor: Lesley Ellen Harris, Copyrightlaws.com SLA Click University Certificate in Copyright Management: Principles & Issues

2. Primer From defining copyright to understanding terms such as: Exclusive Automatic Fixation Originality

3. Primer To understanding concepts such as: Voluntary registration The use of © Duration of copyright protection Public domain Rights of a copyright owner Fair dealing Infringement and remedies

4. Canada v. U.S. Same general principles; some oddities Federal government materials Registration systems Author as owner under employment provision (not under work for hire) Life + 50/70 Stronger moral rights in all works Fair dealing v. fair use

5. 4 Discussion Threads A definition of Canadian copyright law Contents of ideal site Weblog protection Article ownership/duration

6. Def’n of Cdn Copyright Law The right to copy Protects all content Exclusive rights –economic and moral Identifies permissible uses Defines remedies No 10% rule Your perspective

7. Contents of Ideal Site Blog v. wiki v. intranet -- updating Canadian Copyright Act Court cases News (including copyright reform news) Berne Conv., WIPO, international links Library Associations links (CLA, SLA, IFLA…) Links to CIPO, Copyright Board, CC, Access Copyright

8. Contents… Summary of license agreements Database of permissions FAQs Fair dealing explanation Case studies Best practises Copyright Compliance Policy Online quiz/course

9. Weblog Protection What is the purpose/nature of the blog and is it worth protecting? What content is protected? Should a CC license be considered? What about fair dealing? Should the blog be registered? Should they use a copyright notice and have a link for permissions? Are permissions necessary to include content? Is there an agreement with the weblog developer? Who owns comments? What about moral rgts?

10. Article Ownership An article written as part of one’s work duties belongs to one’s employer Moral rights remain with the author UNLESS agreement to contrary An article in an e-newsletter is automatically protected by copyright The duration of protection is life + 50, based on the life of the employee

11. Additional Issues No 10% rule US government clearances Prepare your own cheat sheet Keep an ear out for Spring reform

12. Check In Discussions Readings Pace Technology Digital Workbook

13. Your Copyright Future What will you do with the information in this class? CCM 600 + 700 in New Orleans