The re-posting of this analysis is part of a cross-posting collaboration with MediaLaws: Law and Policy of the Media in a Comparative Perspective. The reporter’s privilege of protecting the identity…
Category: Freedom of the Press
in Canada, Copyright, Copyright Reform, Fair Dealing, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Ownership0by Editor
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Intellectual Property, Politicians, and the Press: Who’s Protecting the Public Good?
It’s hardly surprising that politicians and members of the press often find themselves at odds with one another, as the two have a long history of conflicting priorities and mandates.…
in Advisory Board, Announcements, Copyright, Copyright Reform, events, Feature Post, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Innovation, Internet, IP, IP Intensive, IP Reform, Patents, Technology, Trademarks0by Editor
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Announcing the 2013 IP Intensive Program
We are pleased to announce details of the 2013 Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program. The tremendously successful program is currently in its third year, but it is continuing…
in Copyright, defamation, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, Human Rights, Human Rights Issues, Infringement, Originality1by Editor
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The “Word” Is Not Enough: New Cybercrime Prevention Act Leaves Philippine Plagiarists Criminally Vulnerable (UPDATED)
The institution of a controversial new Cybercrime Prevention Act in the Philippines may leave plagiarists subject to criminal sanctions. The penalty for the plagiarism depends on the number of prior…
in Blogs, Commercialization, Freedom of the Press, Human Rights, Privacy, Technology, Trade Secrets, UK, UK1by Editor
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On Her Majesty’s Secret Service: UK Extends Meaning of IP in Phone Hacking Case to Remove Self-Incrimination Privilege
In the latest portion of the legal fallout from the News of the World “phone hacking” scandal, the UK Supreme Court held that former footballer and private investigator, Glenn Mulcaire must reveal his contacts…
in Blogs, Canada, defamation, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, IP, Moral Rights, Regulatory Policy, Technology, Trademarks, Uncategorized0by Editor
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A View to a Kill: Montreal 'Body Parts' Murder Brings Array of Secondary Legal Issues
When suspected Montreal “body parts” killer, Luka Magnotta, was detained in Berlin on June 4 following an international manhunt, only one small piece of a complex legal web was resolved.…