“Startuping” is never easy. A significant investment is required for results that are not guaranteed. However, competitive research – which in the technical domain translates to patent research – can…
Month: July 2020
Now that AI is creating Art, what are the consequences on Copyright Law?
Until recently, art has been considered a uniquely human phenomenon. Creativity, more generally, was perhaps homo sapiens most defining characteristic. This seemingly secure axiom began to collapse in the 1950s,…
Determining Liability for AI Generated Works
Much of the discussion on artificial intelligent (AI) generated works have been based on ownership and ownership rights to the works generated by AI and not focusing on the liability…
Space Force vs Space Force: A Race to Licensing
The United States military’s first “space” battle might be against a Fortune 500 company. Netflix’s recent series “Space Force” is based on the United States Arms Forces’ newest branch of…
Blocking Piracy Websites
Despite the proliferation of streaming services and improved digital offerings from traditional broadcasters, pirating content via torrents and file-sharing websites remains a significant issue in Canada. In Bell Media Inc…
Call for Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ) Student Editors
Founded in 1984, the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ) covers matters relating to all aspects of Intellectual Property such as patents, trade-marks, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and related areas such as…