Intellectual property (IP) refers to certain rights that can be owned in certain types of creations and creative works. IP rights cover a broad range of subject matter, including artistic…
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TL;DR: Why are contracts important? Contracts help prevent misunderstandings by clearly stating who is involved, what’s being agreed to, how it will happen, and what should happen if something goes…
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TL;DR: What is in a contract? Most contracts include key elements that define the relationship between the parties and clarify what each side is agreeing to. These often…
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TL;DR: Written vs. verbal contracts Verbal contracts can be legally binding, but they come with serious risks, especially for artists. Without anything in writing: There’s no physical proof the…
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TL;DR: How do contracts work? For a contract to be valid, it must include four key elements: Offer: One party proposes to do (or not do) something in exchange for…
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TL;DR: What is a contract? A contract is an agreement between two or more people or organizations. It doesn’t always have to be written; it can also be verbal…
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Certain types of copyright-protected works are or can be administered by organizations on behalf of a wide range of copyright owners. These collective organizations may license the use of individual…
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It is always important to keep in mind that the copyright in a work may not be owned by the author of that work. Canadian law provides that the author…
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Copyright is a form of intellectual property protection that applies for certain types of creative expressions (known as ‘works’). The types of works that may be eligible for copyright protection…
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