This desktop reference for IP practitioners, agents and clerks brings together the full text of the Copyright Act and Regulations, the Industrial Design Act and Regulations, and the Integrated Circuit Topography Act and Regulations, plus related material. The year in review and introductory commentary by The Honourable Mr. Justice Roger T. Hughes fully update you on legislative, jurisprudence and practice developments.

Features and Benefits

• Introductory commentary – gain an overview of both the legislative and operative framework for copyright practice in Canada
• Year in review – discover major recent developments and their implications on copyright practice
• Full text of key legislation and pertinent material – locate essential copyright information and data with no need to search elsewhere

Also includes:

• Pertinent certified tariffs
• Table of concordance comparing the Copyright Act, R.S.C. 1970, c. C-30 and R.S.C. 1985, c. C-42

New Edition Highlights

• 2009 year in review
• New certified tariffs:
  • SOCAN-NRCC Pay Audio Services Tariff, 2007-2009
  • Access Copyright Tariff for Educational Institutions, 2005-2009

Who Uses This Consolidation?

• Intellectual property lawyers who need to stay abreast of the latest developments in copyright law Intellectual property agents/clerks who must have instant access to pertinent legislation and related material for completing copyright applications and processing claims
• Intellectual property trainees/students who need an overview of copyright law and practice
• Large business corporations and in-house counsel who need to protect their own copyrights and industrial designs
• Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Industry Canada, the Copyright Board of Canada and the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada who must have instant access to key legislation and material in delivering current programs and services

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Copyright Legislation & Commentary, 2010/2011 Edition is your handy portable reference to current copyright legislation and related materials. Order your copy today!