Introduction to the panel After two exciting and lively debates on the principle of technological neutrality (see Sebastian Beck-Watt’s coverage here) and reproduction rights (see Paul Blizzard’s coverage here), IP…
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New Developments in Trademark Dispute of Asian-American Rock Band "The Slants" Reignite Free Speech Debate
Recent developments in the ongoing trademark dispute involving Asian American dance rock band “The Slants” have reignited discussion regarding disparaging marks and free speech. Last month the band argued before a U.S. appeals court that…
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Discuss Performance Rights
It’s Toronto’s time to shine! This past October, Governor General David Johnston officially declared 2015 to be the “Year of Sport in Canada” and Toronto’s hosting of the Pan American…
A Tidal Shift for the Digital Economy?
A decade and a half since music industry titans like the rock group Metallica launched legal action to shut down the largest (unauthorized) distributor of recorded content, the ways that…
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TIPG Copyright and Technological Neutrality Event: Ghostbusting with Professor Giuseppina D'Agostino, Christine Pallotta and Richard Pfohl
On the heels of oral arguments heard before the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) in CBC v SODRAC, the Toronto Intellectual Property Group hosted a fascinating event centered on the principle of technological…
On World Intellectual Property Day, Get Up, Stand Up. For Music.
This Sunday, April 26th is World Intellectual Property Day, an annual event to promote discussion of the role of intellectual property (IP) in encouraging innovation and creativity. The date was…