With the development of digital technology, the avenues for exhibiting art have expanded exponentially, and with it, questions about intellectual property law. New technological developments, like the internet and digital…
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The 4th Annual IP Data & Research Conference: Opening Remarks and Keynote Speaker
On March 11, 2021, I had the opportunity to attend the 4th Annual IP Data & Research Conference, co-hosted by the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) and the Centre for…
It’s Game Over for Tokyo’s’ Infamous Knock-Off Mario Kart Experience
On December 31, 2020, Streetkart (previously known as MariKar) was ordered by the Supreme Court of Japan to pay ¥50 million ($480,000 USD) to Nintendo following a 3-year copyright infringement…
2020 IP Year In Review
As we settle into 2021, it is important to remember and reflect on everything that 2020 brought about in copyright, patent, and trademark law. 2020 was an unprecedented year that…
Playing Ball for the Billionaires
College athletes across the United States are trading in their jerseys for suits to take on a different court: the District Court. On June 15, 2020, a class-action lawsuit was…
Inktober: Are Digital Artists Inked out?
For the last ten years, Inktober has been a highlight for many aspiring digital artists. However, a growing number of online content creators have begun to walk away from this…