Introduction In 2012, Parliament amended the Copyright Act and updated it to address the realities of the new internet environment and new technologies. Among the changes was the introduction of…
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Wine From … Israel?
Is it the responsibility of a producer of a product to convey to the consumer a clear label, even when the government provides conflicting stances on the subject? Without directly…
China’s Patent Policy: Pros, Cons, and an AI Solution
China has historically been a small player in regard to patent filing. As recently as a decade ago,[i] China’s patent office, SIPO, which serves a country with three times the…
From the Practitioner’s Perspective: Are the New Trademark Regulations an Improvement or Hindrance?
As of June 17, 2019, the new trademark regulations announced by the Government of Canada in November 2018 came into force. There have been several notable changes, including the implementation…
The Precarious Position of Streaming Video Games – Potential Repercussions from the European Copyright Directive
Esports and video game streaming have become a popular pastime and a big business with gaming platforms such as Twitch and Mixer[i] attracting millions of viewers apiece and tournaments for…
AI job recruiting: A law student’s OCI nightmare?
There’s no shortage of commentary on the brokenness of the On-Campus Interview (OCI) process. It can be stressful, confusing, and many students – for whatever reason – come out of…