https://www.copyright.gov/help/faq/faq-general.htmlhttps://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/cipointernet-internetopic.nsf/eng/wr03719.html
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Copyright in General (FAQ) | U.S. Copyright Office
Copyright in General
www.copyright.gov
What copyright is - Canadian Intellectual Property Office
If you produce original literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, you'll want to learn more about what copyright is and how you can use it to your advantage.
www.ic.gc.ca