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European Trademark Law v The Truth?

European Trademark Law v The Truth?

Michael John Long is an LLM Candidate advancing to the PhD at Osgoode Hall Law School Lord Justice Jacob, sitting for the England and Wales Court of Appeal, recently stated in his ruling that he was obligated to award L’Oreal (the cosmetics giant behind ‘Because You’re Worth It!’) victory in the high profile trademark infringement […]

It’s a copyright summer sizzler again!

It’s a copyright summer sizzler again!

Professor Giuseppina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode.  At long last, the Canadian Federal Government today introduced the Copyright Modernization Act (or Bill C-32), the much-awaited copyright reform bill. The bill comes after about a year of national copyright consultations and about two years after its predecessor, C-61 was introduced, and about […]

Upcoming Submission Deadlines for Two Canadian Writing Competitions

Upcoming Submission Deadlines for Two Canadian Writing Competitions

Many of you will wish to take note of the fast approaching submission deadlines for Canada's IP Writing Challenge and the IT.Can Student Writing Competition. Canada’s IP Writing Challenge is run by the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) and IP Osgoode.  Law students, graduate students and professionals are all encouraged to participate.  The deadline […]

Proposed Amendments to PIPEDA: A Change for the Better?

Proposed Amendments to PIPEDA: A Change for the Better?

Amanda Carpenter is a JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. On Tuesday, May 25 the Government of Canada introduced Bill C-29 to amend the legislation protecting the personal information of Canadians (Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, or PIPEDA) in order to create a more secure online environment for both consumers and businesses. […]