What is the definition of “Original” in the context of copyright law?
Alberta, Canada
The following excerpt is from Chancellor Management Inc. v. Oasis Homes Ltd., 2002 ABQB 500 (CanLII):
[33] “Original” was similarly defined in Canadian Admiral Corporation v. Rediffusion Inc, [1954] Ex. C.R. 382 (Can. Ex. Ct.) at p. 398: For a work to be “original” it must originate from the author; it must be the product of his labour and skill and it must be the expression of his thoughts.
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