Canadian copyright help
Ive written an orchestral suite that is finished and I have no idea how to copywrite it so I can upload it. Just wondering if anyone has copywritten a piece in Canada. I assume we are supposed to copywrite our music before uploading?
Comments
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/…
generally speaking, if you want to protect your work, then submitting it for a copyright is a good idea as simply publishing it won't afford you much (if any) protection.
In reply to https://ised-isde.canada.ca… by glennmstanton
thank you for the reply. Do you know if I can use a "pen name" for the author of the work, the way that literary authors can. Or if that will void the copyright because it is not me legal name? I was named after my biological father, but I'd like to use the last name of me grandfather , who was a music lover.
In reply to thank you for the reply. Do… by ziaxony1
This section of the document linked above seems to handle this topic:
Anonymity
If you are the author of the work as well as the owner of the copyright of the work, and you wish to remain anonymous, you may use a pseudonym in place of your name. Note that you must still include a complete mailing address.
If you have any questions or need clarity on the use of a pseudonym, you should seek the services of a legal professional in the area of intellectual property.
In reply to This section of the document… by wfazekas1
thank you for the reply
In reply to https://ised-isde.canada.ca… by glennmstanton
The application asks for a document number, and a registration number among other things. What the hell are these? How does anyone make sense of this LOL? its just a maze of jargon. Perhaps I have the wrong application.
anyone know what a registration number is?
It says on the copyright order form to enter the registration number. I have no idea what that is.
In reply to anyone know what a… by ziaxony1
Read the FAQs (frequently asked questions) on the website of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/…
In reply to Read the FAQs (frequently… by DanielR
Thanks.