Justice Paul Schabas has provided artists in Canada with the most authoritative statement yet on the bounds of fair dealing as it applies to documentary films in releasing his decision…
Month: June 2020
The Rise of Fashion Tech and its Impact in the IP Space
Technology has been changing the way that people shop for years. Over the past decade, e-commerce platforms and social media applications have allowed forward-looking brands and retailers to embrace technology…
Copyright in the Gaming Industry: From PAC-MAN to PUBG
Gaming has been an influential part of my life. Growing up, my family and I spent hours playing video games like Gears of War. I left the semi-professional gaming world…
Reflections on Bracing for Impact III - COVID-19 Contact Tracing: Legal and Ethical Challenges
In the rush to deliver technology-based solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to resist the inclination to “move fast and break things”. Attendees were reminded of this by Professor…
The Bitcoin Party: The Morning After the Halving
The Bitcoin halving of 2020 on May 11th came and went. For those with Bitcoins, it was New Year’s Eve at Times Square; for others, it was just another Monday.…
The Unforeseen Consequence of Uploading Your Mask Selfie
Privacy advocates may be breathing a sigh of relief. While the world is grappling with an unprecedented pandemic, wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19 can result in…