In the current digital era, multiple challenges arise as far as copyright is concerned. This is so especially because artistic and intellectual creations are often readily available on the internet, opening them to unauthorized reproduction or use unless they are properly protected (STM 2013). The Copyright Act of Canada outlines the works that are copyrighted, providing that a patent constitutes the right to produce or reproduce in part or whole any piece of artistic or intellectual creation in any form, including performance of music or publishing of unpublished works (Mincov 2013).
Who is Copyright Important To?
The foregoing factors underscore the need for strong copyright laws. Such laws should be comprehensive and easily enforceable in order to ensure patent rights are fully protected (CIPO 2013). While the current Canadian copyright legislations are relatively useful, stronger legislations are needed to address all loopholes pertaining to copyright. This will protect artists such as musicians, performers, authors, inventors, businesspeople and other people from fraud and unauthorized use/distribution of their works. Among other things, this can go a long way in encouraging creativity among people. Strong patent laws will also save the authorities millions of money lost through piracy and related malpractices (Mincov Law Corporation 2013). Finally, the end consumers of such pieces of artistic creations will be safeguarded against unoriginal material such as music and books.
Works Cited
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO). Modernizing the Intellectual Property (IP)
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Mincov Law Corporation. Overview: Copyright. Mincov Law, 2013. Web. 13 October 13 2013.
STM. An Introduction to Copyright and Legal Affairs. STM-Assoc.org., 2013. Web. 13 October
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