Alberta - Submit Assignment or Licence of Copyright

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To submit Assignment or License of Copyright in person, the applicant has to visit the office of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
2. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following contact link
3. The applicant has to visit the office and inform the relevant official that he/she needs to submit Assignment or License of Copyright.
4. While visiting the office to apply, the applicant must have all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The official in-charge will direct the applicant on how to complete the application process.
6. The application process is online and the applicant has to complete it with the assistance of the official in-charge.
7. The official can also complete the online application on behalf of the applicant. In that case, the applicant must provide all the information that the official seeks.
8. The applicant will have to pay an application of about 65 dollars for the assignment or license of the copyright.
9. For more information regarding the fees, please check “Fees” section of this page.
10. After that, assessment of the application and submitted information by the respective officials will take place.
11. Once all the required processes are over, the applicant will be sent a Certificate of Registration through any applicable means.

Apply Online

1. To submit Assignment or License of Copyright online, the applicant has to visit the following apply online link
2. Click “Update your account” option to update or change any information in an already created account.
3. Or, click “Create an account” option and correspondingly “Create an account” button to create a new account.
4. Enter the email address in the next step and click “Next” button. Complete the next step with address and click “Done” button.
5. An account will be created and a confirmation email would have been sent to the provided email address. Click the link available in the email and click “Confirm and continue” button.
6. Then click “Back to the application” link and click “Register” button in the next page. Click “file a grant of interest” button.
7. Online registration form will be opened further; the applicant has to complete it by following the onscreen instructions.
8. Provide all the required information in relevant fields, upload the required attachments, pay the application fees and submit the application by clicking the applicable button.
9. After submitting, assessment of the application and submitted information by the respective officials will take place.
10. Once all the required processes are over, the applicant will be sent a Certificate of Registration through any applicable means.

Apply through fax or mail

1. To submit Assignment or License of Copyright through fax or mail, the applicant has to send an application to the Canadian Intellectual Property Office’s fax number or mail address.
2. The address and contact details of the office can be found in the following contact link
3. The applicant has to first prepare a cover letter as a request to submit Assignment or License of Copyright.
4. Then, a copy of the original agreement between the parties and the proper fees required for the application process should be attached with the cover letter.
5. These documents and the required fees should be sent to the CIPO’s mailing address through a trustworthy mail service, as per the applicant’s convenience.
6. The mailing address is as follows: Canadian Intellectual Property Office, Place du Portage I, 50, Victoria Street, Room C-114, Gatineau, QC K1A 0C9.
7. The application can also be made through the CIPO’s Facsimile number which can be found below: 819-953-2476 (black and white), 819-953-6742 (black and white), 819-934-3833 (colour).
8. After the, assessment of the submitted information by the respective officials will take place.
9. Once all the required processes are over, the applicant will be sent a Certificate of Registration through any applicable means.

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Required Documents

• Completed Grant of Interest form
• Agreement between parties
• Cover letter
• Required fees
• Any supporting document (as required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Canadian Intellectual Property Office,
Place du Portage I,
50, Victoria Street,
Room C-229,
Gatineau,
QC K1A 0C9
Phone: 1-866-997-1936 (Canada and the United States), 1-819-934-0544 (International calls)
TTY: 1-866-694-8389
Email: IC.contact-contact.IC@canada.ca
Website
Contact link

Mailing address:
Canadian Intellectual Property Office,
Place du Portage I,
50, Victoria Street,
Room C-114,
Gatineau,
QC K1A 0C9
Fax:

• 819-953-2476 (black and white)
  
• 819-953-6742 (black and white)
  
• 819-934-3833 (colour)
  

Eligibility

• Any owner of a copyright can apply when he/she wishes to transfer some of or all of his/her rights to another party.
• Any owner of a copyright can apply when he/she wishes to give permission to another party for using the work under certain conditions.

Fees

• It costs 65 dollars for registration of an assignment or licence of a copyright.
• If the application and fee are not submitted online through the Copyright Office, via the Canadian Intellectual Property Office web site, an additional fee of $15 is required.
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Instructions

• The applicants are advised to complete the application form with absolute legibility and appropriate information to make it easier for the officials during processing of the application.
• Also, attach the required documents in full to avoid delays in processing of the application request.
• Any questions or comments regarding the changes to the grant of interest application form, should be directed to the CIPO.
• To link the ISED username to the user’s online deposit account, they must contact the Finance, Integrated Planning and Administration Branch by email IC.CIPOFINANCE-OPICFINANCE.IC@CANADA.CA or by phone at 819-994-2269.

Required Information

• First, middle and last name of the applicant
• Date of birth
• Residential and Mailing address
• Contact numbers
• Employment information
• Banking information
• Account details

Need for the Document

Assignment or Licensing of Copyright is required when the owner of a copyright intends to transfer some of or all of his/her rights or to give permission to another party for using the work.

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