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FilmOct 10, 2026

Who Owns the World of a Film?

A film is built collaboratively, yet its distinctive creative expression needs protection. Canada's film institutions and copyright disputes reveal why both realities matter.
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New copyright and creative works decision: Cinar Corporation v. Robinson

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FilmOct 10, 2026

Who Owns the World of a Film?

A film is built collaboratively, yet its distinctive creative expression needs protection. Canada's film institutions and copyright disputes reveal why both realities matter.

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FilmOct 9, 2026

New copyright and creative works decision: Cinar Corporation v. Robinson

A Canadian Supreme Court of Canada decision, 2013 SCC 73. Its identity and source are verified; Binder Humanities has not yet reviewed the reasons.
Source verified · full reasons still under review
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