This article was originally published in the Obiter Dicta on April 7, 2021. Emily Papsin is the Co-Editor in Chief of the Obiter Dicta and a JD Candidate at Osgoode…
Tag: art
Now that AI is creating Art, what are the consequences on Copyright Law?
Until recently, art has been considered a uniquely human phenomenon. Creativity, more generally, was perhaps homo sapiens most defining characteristic. This seemingly secure axiom began to collapse in the 1950s,…
Can a Laser end the Art Market Clone Wars?
Like it or not, some people spend a lot of money on art. When they do, art buyers are likely unhappy when they get something other than they bargained for.…
Looks Are Not Everything; Professor Amy Adler's Future of Art
Earlier this month, Osgoode Hall Law School welcomed Amy Adler, New York University’s Emily Kempin Professor of Law, to present on copyright and the future of art. Professor Adler is…
Wikimedia vs BUS: How to Regulate Copyright on Public Art in the Digital Age
If you’re thinking about posting on Instagram one more selfie from your recent trip to Sweden, think again. OffeSntlig Konst, an open database where visitors can see descriptions, maps and…
Canadians Make Their Mark on Global Guide for Museum IP
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has updated its Guide on Managing Intellectual Property for Museums, with two Canadians playing major roles in the Guide’s creation. (more…)