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Canada copyright registration

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Find CIPO's registration service and paper forms for eligible works and related-rights subject matter.

Formal processPublic officeOfficial steps

Who it goes to: Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

Where it applies: Canada — federal copyright registration

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01 · What is this?

Find CIPO's registration service and paper forms for eligible works and related-rights subject matter.

02 · When is it useful?

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03 · Start here

Choose the work or related-rights registration category.

Gather your pieces

  1. Choose the work or related-rights registration category.
  2. Check author, owner and publication information against the instructions.

Your official next step

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Your next moves

  1. Open the appropriate official copyright service or listed PDF.
  2. Keep a copy of the application and official acknowledgement.

Real-world check

Canada has a registration service. Works, performances, sound recordings and communication signals have different application details.

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