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How Authors Can Get Their Rights Back

How Authors Can Get Their Rights Back

The commercial lives of the overwhelming majority of books are remarkably short, particularly when you compare the commercial lives of books to the very long duration of copyright terms. When books are no longer making money for either the publisher or the author, or revenues have slowed to a trickle, authors who signed away their […]

U.S. Automakers Take the Wheel on Cybersecurity – But Can Canadian Manufacturers Hitch a Ride?

U.S. Automakers Take the Wheel on Cybersecurity – But Can Canadian Manufacturers Hitch a Ride?

The re-posting of this article is part of a cross-posting agreement with CyberLex. This summer, U.S. automakers pledged to ramp up motor vehicle cyber protection measures by launching a new centre for cybersecurity intelligence and analysis. This initiative, dubbed the Auto Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (Auto ISAC, one of a number of industry ISACs […]

Reporters’ Privilege: Comparative Perspectives and New Technologies Challenges

Reporters’ Privilege: Comparative Perspectives and New Technologies Challenges

The re-posting of this analysis is part of a cross-posting collaboration with MediaLaws: Law and Policy of the Media in a Comparative Perspective. The reporter’s privilege of protecting the identity of his sources, takes origin from the need to preserve the bases of a democratic society. Protection of journalistic sources is strictly connected with a […]

Lawyer or Librarian? Who Will Answer Your Copyright Question?

Lawyer or Librarian? Who Will Answer Your Copyright Question?

The full version of Lesley Ellen Harris' article is available in the upcoming issue of the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ). In most organizations, if you have a legal question you head over to the legal department. When someone has a copyright question, however, they often head over to the library or information centre to discuss […]

Will Google’s Alphabet Begin with B-M-W?

Will Google’s Alphabet Begin with B-M-W?

“A, B, C,…as easy as 1, 2, 3?” That remains to be seen. BMW may be driving Google down a bumpy road named Trademark-Infringement Lane, after Google surprised everyone on August 10th with the creation of a new company, Alphabet. I say this because the trademark “Alphabet” and the domain name alphabet.com are currently owned by German automobile-manufacturer BMW. Following the announcement, BMW reportedly […]

When Choosing the Street (Art) Life Leads to the Court Life Choosing You

When Choosing the Street (Art) Life Leads to the Court Life Choosing You

After Starbucks, American Eagle and Roberto Cavalli, it is now Moschino and its designer Jeremy Scott’s turn (yes, again) to face the latest street art copyright infringement case. Joseph Tierny — a New York artist commonly known as Rime — is accusing Moschino and Scott of “inexplicably plac[ing] [his] art on their highest-profile apparel without his knowledge […]

In Memoriam: Brian Isaac

In Memoriam: Brian Isaac

IP Osgoode would like to express our sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Brian Isaac.  Mr. Isaac is fondly remembered by the Osgoode community for generously sharing his time and expertise with Osgoode's international IP mooting team (2015) in preparation for the Oxford International IP moot.  

Osgoode Announces New Funding for Financial Accessibility to Mark 50 Years at York U

Osgoode Announces New Funding for Financial Accessibility to Mark 50 Years at York U

To read the original post on York University's yFile, click here. On Monday, Aug. 31, Osgoode Hall Law School at York University announced a further $1 million investment in financial accessibility to ensure that a greater number of students are able to access legal education.