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Growth of Virtual Youtubers and IP Complications

IIPRD

The issues pertaining to the rights of VTubers encompass rights to the design of the character, the privacy of the individual, licensing and taking inspiration from an existing character. The law doesn’t specify 3D or 2D characters as copyrightable, but they can be covered under artistic works as per Section 13 of the Copyright Act.

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Copyright Ownership of Movies and Films in Canada: Who’s on First?

IPilogue

David Vaver is the Acting Director of IP Osgoode and a Professor of Intellectual Property Law at Osgoode Hall Law School. The following is a preview of a paper to be published in the Intellectual Property Journal. . 2 of the Copyright Act RSC 1985, c. The relevant part of s. 5 reads: .