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Introduction
It’s illegal
In the USA
It is against U.S. law to reproduce copyrighted material without the
permission of the copyright owner unless the copying falls within the
"Fair Use" library reproduction rights of the copyright law.
Further information on these U.S. provisions may be obtained from
the Copyright Office, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C. 20550,
or telephone the Copyright Office at (202) 707-9100 and ask for
circular 21. Copying other items may be prohibited. If you have any
questions seek legal advice.
In Canada
Parliament, by statute, has forbidden the copying of the following
subjects under certain circumstances. Penalties of fines or
imprisonment may be imposed on those guilty of making such
copies.
1. Current bank notes or current money.
2. Obligations or securities of a government or bank.
3. Exchequer bill paper or revenue paper.
4. The public seal of Canada or of a province, or the seal of a public
body or authority in Canada, or of a court of law.
5. Proclamations, orders, regulations or appointments, or notices
thereof (with intent to falsely cause same to purport to have been
printed by the Queen’s Printer for Canada, or the equivalent
printer for a province).
6. Marks, brands, seals, wrappers, or designs used by or on behalf
of the Government of Canada or of a province, the government
of a state other than Canada, or a department, board,
commission or agency established by the Government of
Canada, or a province or a government of a state other than
Canada.
7. Impressed or adhesive stamps used for the purpose of revenue
by the Government of Canada or a province or the government
of a state other than Canada.
8. Documents, registers, or records kept by public officials charged
with the duty of making or issuing certified copies thereof, where
the copy falsely purports to be a certified copy thereof.
9. Copyright material or trademarks of any manner or kind without
the consent of the copyright or trademark owner.
10. The above list is provided for your convenience and assistance,
but is not all-inclusive, and no liability is assumed for its
completeness or accuracy. In case of doubt, consult your
solicitor.
