There may only be one thing that most past and present lawyers and law students in Canada and the US have in common. We have all studied for and taken…
Category: Copyright
Support for the Music Industry during COVID-19 in Canada
For the past several weeks, numerous professions and industries worldwide have faced unprecedented levels of economic uncertainty. With all large gatherings and events postponed, the music and entertainment industries quickly…
Out of Bounds: Lebron Facing Lawsuit over Recent Social Media Post
NBA player Lebron James is facing a lawsuit for posting a picture of himself. Complex Magazine and Sports Illustrated reported that a New York copyright attorney filed a lawsuit against…
High Court of Justice of England and Wales Determines Fabrics Considered Works of Artistic Craftmanship
Earlier in April 2020, in Response Clothing Ltd v The Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd, [2020] EWHC 148, the High Court of Justice of England and Wales (the Court) determined that…
What USMCA Ratification Means for IP in Canada
On March 13, 2020, Canada’s House of Commons and Senate both passed Bill C-4, the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement Implementation Act (the “Act”), which received royal assent the same day. This…
Packaging is Prime Area for Delivering on Green Innovation
Every April 26, the World Intellectual Property Organization celebrates World IP Day. This year’s theme is “Innovation for a Green Future”, which celebrates how intellectual property (IP) law can support…