Includes bibliographical references and index.

Understanding intellectual property -- Copyright law in Canada -- Is your creation eligible for copyright protection? -- Are formalities required to obtain copyright protection? -- Canada and international copyright law -- What is protected by copyright? -- Who owns copyright? -- Duration of copyright -- Rights protected by copyright -- Limitations on rights -- How can rights be exploited? -- How is copyright infringed? -- What are the remedies for the infringements of copyright? -- Legally using content -- Overview of American copyright law -- Appendices.