The concept is simple, a recent Toronto Star article explains: `By the end of 2009, if all goes according to plan, paper cheques won’t be cleared any more. Instead,…
IPilogue
Web Ad-Blocking - Self-Cannibalizing But Here to Stay
Aristotle once said “that which is common to the greatest number has the least care bestowed upon it.” This idea has subsequently evolved into the modern concept of Tragedy of…
The Expanding Reach of US Patent Laws
The United States’ liberal approach to extending patent protection is best illustrated by the court in the Diamond v. Diehr case, where it states “anything under the sun that is…
Innovation or Bust: Legal Avenues not enough to save Record Labels
Warner Music Group’s recent announcement about wider losses in the third quarter, due to an increasing trend of consumers switching to digital downloads, highlights the changing nature of the music…
Thailand vs. Pharma-Giants: Challenging the Justification for IP
In an attempt to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Thailand, the Thai government decided to bypass the patents on anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs) by issuing compulsory licenses to manufacture generic copies…