Torys LLP
Toronto416.865.0040 New York212.880.6000 Calgary403.776.3700

Practice Areas and Industry Groups

Copyright 

Torys' intellectual property lawyers and agents assist clients in all matters relating to copyright, including advising on works protected by copyright and prosecuting and defending copyright claims.

Our copyright-related services include assisting clients in

  • advising on all aspects of copyright protection, including marking, application and registration in the United States, Canada and worldwide
  • preparing and prosecuting applications for copyright registration, including prosecuting appeals from denials of registration in the United States Copyright Office
  • drafting and negotiating copyright agreements, including licenses, assignments, work-for-hire agreements, manufacturing agreements, releases, and recording and publishing agreements
  • performing due diligence and negotiating asset purchase agreements in corporate acquisitions
  • recording copyrights with customs officials
  • litigating copyright infringement actions

Publications

Bill C-11: Canada’s Copyright Modernization Act Revisited
Intellectual Property Bulletin
October 6, 2011

Canada Proposes Major Changes to Copyright Law
Intellectual Property Bulletin
June 15, 2010

Doing Business and Raising Capital in Canada
Business Law Guide
August 2009


Primary Contacts

Toronto

Conor McCourt, Partner
416.865.8181
Eileen McMahon, Partner
416.865.7676
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