How do I check copyrights in Canada?
For general enquiries, call our Client Service Centre at 1-866-997-1936 (toll-free) or 819-934-0544 (international).
What is copyright CIPO?
When you register your copyright, you receive a certificate issued by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) that you can use in court as evidence that you own the work. Copyright automatically protects your work as soon as you create it. It lasts for the life of the creator plus 50 years after their death.
What is formalized CIPO status?
The first stage of the trademark registration process is called “Formalized.” When a trademark is formalized, it means that CIPO has received your trademark application and it is in the queue to be processed.
How long does copyright last in Canada?
50 years
A lifetime of protection. Generally, copyright lasts for the life of the author, the remainder of the calendar year in which the author dies, and for 50 years following the end of that calendar year. Therefore, protection will expire on December 31 of the 50th year after the author dies.
Is there a Canadian Copyright Office?
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is a special operating agency of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. We deliver intellectual property (IP) services in Canada and educate Canadians on how to use IP more effectively.
Do I need to register copyright?
No. In general, registration is voluntary. Copyright exists from the moment the work is created. You will have to register, however, if you wish to bring a lawsuit for infringement of a U.S. work.
Is copyright automatic in Canada?
Generally, an original work is automatically protected by copyright the moment you create it. By registering your copyright, you receive a certificate issued by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office that can be used in court as evidence that you own it.
How do I know if my trademark is approved Canada?
Examination A trademark examiner will review your application and determine if the trademark can be approved for advertisement in the Trademarks Journal. If there are any doubts about your application, the examiner will let you know. You will then be able to respond.
What is a pending trademark?
Trademark pending indicates that an application for trademark protection is in review with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). You can use symbols (TM, SM) next to your symbol, mark, logo, word, phrase, or design that indicate the trademark pending status.
What does registering a copyright do?
Registration provides a public record of ownership. It can even create a presumption of ownership, which is valuable when enforcing the copyrights in litigation. Registration may be necessary to file a lawsuit for copyright infringement.
How do I register a copyright in Canada?
In order to register your copyright you must file an application accompanied by the appropriate fee to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), a federal agency responsible for the administration and processing of intellectual property rights in Canada, including the registration of copyrights.
How do I contact CIPO?
For questions related to CIPO’s applications, or to get a user guide, please contact the Client Service Centre. To report a technical problem, please complete the technical problem report form.
When does copyright protection apply in Canada?
Copyright also applies when a work is first published in a treaty country even if the author was not a citizen or subject of, or a person ordinarily resident in, Canada or some other treaty country. The Minister may also extend protection to other countries that are not treaty countries by way of notice in the Canada Gazette.
Can the Copyright Office Help Me with copyright registration?
The Copyright Office can provide you with the basic information you need to file an application for registration of copyright. However, we cannot prepare your application, interpret the Copyright Act or the Copyright Regulations for you, or assist you in any matters other than registration or the use of our records.