Name: Copyright Registration
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Registration of a Copyright
Copyright is the exclusive legal right to protect an original creative or intellectual work. This right includes to produce, reproduce, publish or perform an original literary, dramatic or musical work. You will receive a certificate issued by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). This is the proof of your copyright ownership and can be used in court as evidence that you own the work.
Agency Filing Fee
Price: $ 99.00 CAD
Government and Admin Fee
Price: $ 200.00 CAD
Review of Accuracy and Assistance by a Specialist
- Reviews & Assistance by a Specialist $99
- No Reviews & Assistance by a Specialist $00
Total
$ 0.00 CAD
What is Included in Package?
✔ Free Pre-Order Consultation by Phone or Live Chat
✔ Completion of Government Forms
✔ Filing and Submitting Application to Government
✔ Free Electronic Confirmation via Email
✔ Original Copyright Certificate by mail

Guidelines
What can be copyrighted ?
- Literary (example: poem, fiction, computer programs or anything in txt form)
- Artistic (paintings, drawings, photographs, 3D models, etc.)
- Musical (music compositions with or without words, tunes, etc.)
- Dramatic ( movies, dramas, stage shows, scripts, screenplays etc.)
- Performances ( stage performances of a artist, music performance, etc.)
- Communication (radio stations, transmissions, etc.)
How long the copyright protection lasts ?
It is life long followed by 50 years after the death of the author.
Copyright or Trademark - which is suitable for me ?
Both forms of registration protects original work. The difference is the way it is protected and identified by the public. Copyright applies to a creation like book, music which is a product of intellectual and artistic works while a trademark is to protect a business brand identity like a logo or slogan.
When to use Copyright Symbol ©?
The Copyright symbol © consists of a letter “c” in a circle, followed by the name of the owner of the copyright and the year the work was first published. It is not require that any symbols be used to indicate that works are subject to copyright. If you do distribute your work to the public or internationally, you should use the copyright symbol to let others know that the work is protected.
General conditions of a Copyright
It must be an original work or creation. At the time of creation, the author must have been a permanent resident or citizen of Canada or another treaty country (a Berne Convention Country, a Universal Copyright Convention Country, or a World Trade Organization member.
In general, works are protected during the author’s lifetime and for another 50 years after the end of the calendar year of the author’s death. After that period ends, the work comes into the public domain and can be used by anyone without permission.
What are Unprotected Works?
The Copyright Laws of Canada do not apply to:
Soundtracks of films that already accompany the film.
Unexpressed ideas.
Facts.
Non-permanent things likes brief live broadcasts, short spoken sentences, or spontaneous speeches.
Copyright in International level
Copyright rules varies by countries. Copyright rules are determined in the country where the work is being used and not according to the rules of the owner's country of origin. Canadian copyright act applies to any foreign author's work in compliance with the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works in which Canada is a member along with Belgium, France, Germany, Haiti, Italy, Liberia, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia, and the United Kingdom.
Copyright Sample

Owner
Owner Details
Owner Type
Company Name
Contact Person Name
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Email
Phone

Guidelines
Who is the owner of the Copyright ?
Owner is the person or a legal entity who owns the copyright. Owner is usually the author but can be a separate individual or a company. For example, a book publishing company or an employer of the author can have the ownership of Copyright.
Who is the author of the Copyright ?
Author is the individual who created the copyright material. When permission to use copyrighted material is needed, it is only the author or creator who can permit usage of his/her works.

Address
Owner's Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
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Address and mail scanning service

Guidelines
Do you provide address service?
If you do not have a local provincial address, we provide registered address and mail scanning service. Please click, on the form where says, "If you don't have address in this province, click here"
Can I change it later?
Yes, it can be changed later. In many cases when commercial place is not rented yet, residential address is given.

Author
Author Details
The Owner is Also the Author?
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address

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Who is the author of the Copyright ?
Author is the individual who created the copyright material. When permission to use copyrighted material is needed, it is only the author or creator who can permit usage of his/her works.
Who is the owner of the Copyright ?
Owner is the person or a legal entity who owns the copyright. Owner is usually the author but can be a separate individual or a company. For example, a book publishing company or an employer of the author can have the ownership of Copyright.

Additional Authors
Do you want to add additional Authors?
How Many Additional Authors?*
Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1.
Product Name
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2nd Author
2nd Author Details
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address
3rd Author
3rd Author Details
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address
4th Author
4th Author Details
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address
5th Author
5th Author Details
First Name
Middle Name
Last Name
Address

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Who is the owner of the Copyright ?
Owner is the person or a legal entity who owns the copyright. Owner is usually the author but can be a separate individual or a company. For example, a book publishing company or an employer of the author can have the ownership of Copyright.
Who is the author of the Copyright ?
Author is the individual who created the copyright material. When permission to use copyrighted material is needed, it is only the author or creator who can permit usage of his/her works.
Can there be more than one Owner or Author?
Yes. There can be one or many Co-Authors or Co-Owners

More Than Five Authors
Add all Additional Authors
First Name Middle Name Last Name Address

Guidelines
Who is the author of the Copyright ?
Author is the individual who created the copyright material. When permission to use copyrighted material is needed, it is only the author or creator who can permit usage of his/her works.
Who is the owner of the Copyright ?
Owner is the person or a legal entity who owns the copyright. Owner is usually the author but can be a separate individual or a company. For example, a book publishing company or an employer of the author can have the ownership of Copyright.

Description of the Work
Title of the Work
Example: Title of the book or song, name of the film or stage performance, title of a poem, etc.
Category of Work
- Literary (poem, fiction, computer programs or anything in txt form)
- Artistic (paintings, drawings, photographs, 3D models, etc.)
- Musical (music compositions with or without words, tunes, etc.)
- Dramatic ( movies, dramas, stage shows, scripts, screenplays etc.)
- Performances ( stage performances of an artist, music performance, etc.)
- Communication (radio stations, transmissions, etc.)
Date of Performance/Sound Recording/Broadcast
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

Publication of Work
Publication
- The work is unpublished
- The work is published
Date of Publication
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Place of Publication
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Guidelines
What is the place of Publication?
Copyright include the city or place that the material was published in. This is a useful because copyright laws in different countries varies. A book published in a foreign country may not enjoy the same protections as one published in Canada.
What is date of publication ?
It is the date the work has been first published and available to public. If the copyright is a performance of an artist, the date of publication is the date of first public performance.

Processing Queue
Service Speed
- File in 2 Hours: Ready in 3 Business Days +$99
- File in 1 Day: Ready in 7 Business Days +$49
- File in 5 Days: Ready in 30 Business Days +$00
How do you want to receive the Certificate of Copyright?
- Electronic copy via email $00
- Electronic copy via email and printed copy by post $35

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What is the effective date of the copyright ?
Our service speed allow to choose how quickly the Copyright application is to be submitted to CIPO. There will be a delay of 3-5 days to receive the official registration document and certificate.

Declaration*
I/We hereby declare that the applicant is the Owner or Author of the Copyrighted material

Guidelines
Do I need to send a copy of my work for registration?
There is no need to provide the Copyright material for registration. However, Copyright owners are obliged to send copies of their publications or works to Library and Archives Canada.
For more information please contact Library and Archives Canada at 18665787777

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