Re: anonymous copyright

Under Canadian copyright law, a published work is protected for 50 years from the end of the publication year, or 75 years from the end of the year of creation -- whichever is the lesser term (Sec.6.1). It's a little more complex where there are joint authors (Sec.6.2). If the author's identity becomes generally known during the term, duration changes to the standard "life plus 50". Moral protection guarantees that an author can insist on anonymous or pseudonymous publication.

Cheers,
Bernard Katz, Head, Special Collections and Library Development McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph, Guelph ON Canada N1G 2W1

   and Chair, Ontario Library Association Copyright Task Force bkatz[_at_]uoguelph.ca // (519) 824-4120 X2089 // FAX: (519) 824-6931 Received on Sun Oct 17 1999 - 18:33:11 GMT