Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend an illuminating presentation on ‘Copyright & Collaboration in Works of Theatre’ by Dr. Luke McDonagh. The audience, comprised of a theatre…
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Biopiracy: IP and Appropriation from the Global South
Biopiracy refers to the unethical appropriation or commercial exploitation of biological substances typically used by political actors in the Global North to extract, appropriate and benefit exclusively from indigenous biological…
Relational Authorship – Intersections of Theatre and Music
Igor Stravinsky, a famous composer and pianist, once said, “A good composer does not imitate, he steals”.[1] Stravinsky’s view, like that of many creatives, is one that aligns with the…
#IWD2020 Spotlight on Jordana Sanft of @NLawGlobal
Jordana Sanft is a partner, intellectual property (IP) lawyer, patent agent and trademark agent at Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. Jordana Sanft is recognized as treating the attorney client relationship as…
Chiefs Win While Indigenous People Lose: Use of Indigenous Symbols, Names, and Practices in Sports
In this year’s Super Bowl, the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers in what was another memorable title game. Like every Super Bowl, the event was highlighted by…
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex Seek Global Trademark Protection of “Sussex Royal” Brand
On December 31 2019, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle filed a world trademark application for SUSSEX ROYAL THE FOUNDATION OF THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF SUSSEX. On January 1, 2020,…