On a crisp fall day, you notice the perfect maple leaf lying on the pavement. You know that you have to share this with the world, but how will you…
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Shiver Me Timbers! US Court Declines to Exert Jurisdiction Over Pirate Joe's
In the past, Canada has been labeled as a pirate haven, but this is now literally true for Trader Joe’s lovers in Vancouver. (more…)
Composing Consent: Federal Court Dismisses Pinto v BJEC
The Federal Court recently held that in the absence of a written agreement, a copyright holder could grant implied consent to the use of their work when they allowed the work to…
To Use, or Not to Use? That is the Question: AUCC Updates Fair Dealing Guidelines
In light of updates to the Copyright Act and the Supreme Court’s copyright Pentalogy rulings, the Association for Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) has released updated guidelines for their fair…
Verizon No Longer on the Canadian Wireless Horizon
Verizon CFO, Fran Shammo, set off a firestorm of speculation in June this year when he mentioned that Verizon was “looking at the opportunity” to enter the Canadian wireless market.…
National Gallery Dispute with Artists Has Copyright Fees Hanging in the Balance
The Supreme Court has granted leave to appeal the Federal Court of Appeal’s decision in Canadian Artists’ Representation/Front des artistes canadianes (CARFAC/RAAV) et al v National Gallery of Canada. (more…)