MGM390H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Icann, Paparazzi
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In other provinces there is just common law right for the tort of appropriation of personality: copyright (523): protects creative and original work (books, songs, author should have used skill, experience, labour, discretion etc. in the creation of the work; it shouldn"t be a copy, no application or government registration is needed; the copyright is in order as soon as the work exists. However not necessary, r or tm notation can be use without registration if there is intent of registering in other countries in the future provides protection through canada for 15 years, it is an evidentiary advantage if trademark challenged, it will assist in obtaining registration in foreign countries and it is necessary to enforce infringement under the trademark act. the first to use it or filling out an application to register for competitor opposing a trademark application.
