The Netflix series “Space Force” has been handily winning the race to secure trademarks for the “Space Force” title against the Trump Administration’s newly created branch of the United States…
Month: September 2020
In Memoriam: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
IP Osgoode is saddened by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg was a true champion for gender equality and justice and…
How the Canadian IP regime is evolving to fight COVID-19
Introduction It is widely accepted that innovation and intellectual property rights buttress economic growth and vice-versa. In an economic downturn, for example, businesses usually experience falling revenues and diminished cash…
From Masks to COVID Apps: The Moral Duty not to Infect Others
As physical distancing and masks are becoming the new normal, Canada’s COVID Alert application is an additional measure to try to limit the spread of COVID-19. While there is no…
Continuing Conversations on Performance Rights: Political Campaign Music
Another election cycle, another frustrated musician working to distance themselves from an implied association with Donald Trump. On Tuesday, August 4th, 2020, Neil Young filed a lawsuit against President Trump’s…
Looking Forward to Another Exciting Year at IP Osgoode
Welcome back to another exciting academic year at IP Osgoode! While we navigate these challenging times and deliver our curriculum virtually, our commitment to student learning and growth remains stronger…