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Legal Resources

Tips and resources for legal issues relevant to artists

Legal issues can be difficult to navigate for even the most seasoned artists. Browse our collection of legal resources to refresh your knowledge of the basics or find experts available to help with your legal challenges.

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While many legal resources exist, few focus on addressing questions, topics, and barriers specifically relevant to Indigenous creatives. Despite existing…
No one likes to talk about it, but what happens to our work after we pass?…
Moral Rights? How does a ‘moral right’ differ in meaning from copyright? Read on for more info……
Traditional Cultural Expressions benefit from certain extra protections under Canadian law….
Let’s say you want to use another artist’s copyrighted work as part of your original creation. How do you approach…
Have you collaborated on an artistic work with one or more people recently? Who owns the copyright?…

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