In Fall 2019, Splash News launched a lawsuit against Cardi B, Moschino and its Creative Director Jeremy Scott for infringing U.S. federal copyright law. Splash claims that social media posts…
Category: Copyright
24 Hours for 70 Years: Interpreting the EU’s Copyright Term Extension Directive
In a nod to discussions about artist and performer rights currently underway in our own backyard, the new year has so far given us at least one possible attempt to…
Looking Ahead: Copyright Developments on the Horizon for Canadian Artists
2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Canadian artists. With new developments in blockchain technology, the Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des Artistes Canadiens (CARFAC) and Access Copyright…
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…
Unusual CN Tower Trademark Dispute May Help Business Owners Plan for the Future
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,…