Copyright Disputes
Protecting creative assets in the evolving digital and crypto landscape, we help clients enforce their copyright, defend against infringement, and resolve disputes under Canadian intellectual property law.
Protecting Creative Works
Navigating Copyright Challenges
Enforcing copyright or defending against copyright infringement can be central to protecting yourself and your business both inside and outside of the crypto space. We assist clients in operating within the bounds of Canadian intellectual property laws and work to resolve disputes when these bounds have been breached.
We can assist in disputes involving:
Copyright in NFTs and digital art: new legal questions have arisen surrounding the digital artistic landscape and we possess a unique set of skills to handle these burgeoning issues.
Source code for your crypto project: code is protected by copyright law and we can assist in navigating any dispute that centers around the rights associated with this important intangible asset.
Trade secrets in web 3.0 development: while much sensitive information that is created through crypto projects may not fall squarely within the confines of established areas of intellectual property law, that does not mean that it cannot be protected as a trade secret and we are experienced in handling disputes in this realm.
Fair dealing for content creators: building upon what has already been created is tolerated in copyright law, but there are limits to this tolerance and we help navigate the threshold between what is fair dealing and what is infringement.
Moral rights in digital images: under Canadian law, the artist is recognized as having special personal interests in art and we can assist in both enforcing and defending against these moral rights.
You ask, we answer
Have questions? We’ve got you covered. Browse our FAQs for clear, straightforward answers to the most common questions about your legal rights and how we can help.
Copyright protects original works such as digital art, NFTs, source code, and other creative content, including many forms unique to the crypto space.
We combine traditional intellectual property law with specialized knowledge of blockchain to address the unique challenges of NFTs and related digital assets.
Yes, sensitive information that isn’t covered by copyright may still be protected as trade secrets, and we have experience managing disputes in this area.
Fair dealing allows limited use of copyrighted material under specific conditions, while infringement occurs when use exceeds those legal limits; we help you understand and navigate this distinction.
