Long Time Coming: Copyright Reversionary Interests in Canada

Développements récents en droit de la propriété intellectuelle 2013, volume 375 (Barreau du Québec; Éditions Yvon Blais)

18 Pages Posted: 17 Dec 2013

Date Written: August 16, 2013

Abstract

The Canadian Copyright Act contains two distinct reversion mechanisms. Although the subject of little commentary or attention from the courts, the reversion mechanisms present a trap for unwary lawyers and clients who purchase, license or exploit copyright-protected materials.

Keywords: copyright, Canada, reversion, Section 14, Section 60(2)

Suggested Citation

Tarantino, Bob, Long Time Coming: Copyright Reversionary Interests in Canada (August 16, 2013). Développements récents en droit de la propriété intellectuelle 2013, volume 375 (Barreau du Québec; Éditions Yvon Blais), Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2368464

Bob Tarantino (Contact Author)

Dentons Canada LLP ( email )

77 King Street West
Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario M5K 0A1
Canada

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