Researchers
Canada’s Copyright Act and UVic’s copyright policy affect how you can use and produce copyright-protected materials during your time at UVic. These documents inform your rights when you create articles, books, photographs, teaching materials or other intellectual or artistic works.
Protecting your copyright
As a faculty member at UVic, you generally own copyright in the works you create through research (with some exceptions). Learn about your intellectual property rights and how to register your copyright.
Using copyright-protected materials
There are specific limits to how and how much copyright-protected material you can use in your scholarly work. Learn more about:
Get support
Copyright guidance for researchers is part of a larger suite of scholarly research support offered by UVic Libraries.
If you have any questions, contact the Copyright Office at copyright@uvic.ca or fill out our inquiries form.
The Copyright Office makes every effort to provide accurate information but does not offer it as counsel or legal advice.