Netflix had the best quarter in its history because of the pandemic and the worldwide lockdown. The video streaming company added more subscribers and saw a surge in viewing. For…
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RESTRICTIONS ON CANNA-MARKS
Recently, I came across several news articles stating that cannabis sales hit new highs amid the Coronavirus pandemic. The Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS) reported that there was an 80% increase…
Wiseau Studio, LLC v Harper: Good News for Canadian Filmmakers on Fair Dealing and Documentaries
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…
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…
Not All Fun And (Board) Games
As we all look for ways to connect with one another remotely, we turn to online versions of our favourite games. But in the face of new online knock-off games…