The Canadian author, James Bow, faces a legal dispute over an image of the CN Tower that appears on the cover of his new book. The tower’s owner and manager,…
Category: Copyright
Can a Trademark Refusal Still be a Win? What Athletes are Teaching us About Trademark Refusals
Anyone who has ever played sports knows that there is just as much to learn from losing as there is from winning. The same could be said about a string…
Saying Goodbye to (not so) Forever 21
On September 29, fast fashion retailer Forever 21 filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pursuant to the US bankruptcy code, closing 350 stores worldwide and all of its 44 stores in…
In Too Deep: Exclusive Rights of Game Producers in the Esports Industry
In a previous article, I discussed the rise of esports, in this article I will explore the proprietary nature of esports, the deep control afforded to game producers over their…
Just Trademark It: Athletes Turning to Trademarks to Gain Competitive Edge
With the Kawhi Leonard saga officially coming to a close on July 10th after his signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, the city of Toronto, along with the rest of…
Athletes asserting their IP rights: Kawhi Leonard gets set for a not so Kawhi’et off-season
After recently defeating one of the greatest NBA dynasties on the court, Raptors star and NBA Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard is set to take on one of the world’s largest…