How Do I Register a Copyright in Canada?
Owning a copyright certifies that the owner has the sole rights to reproduce a work or a substantial part of it, in any form. Copyrights may be registered for literary, artistic, dramatic or musical works including computer programs, performances and communication signals. Copyrights typically last the duration of the owner’s life. To register a copyright in Canada, the owner of the work must submit the application form and pay the filing fee to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Create a username and password to access the Strategis system on the CIPO website (cipo.ic.gc.ca). Log on to access the copyright registration form. Indicate the names of the owner(s) of the work and their mailing address(es). The owner of the work can be an individual or a company. It is important to use the full legal name. Choose the title of the works. Compilations, collections and series should be registered under one title. Identify the category of the work. Choices include: literary, dram
