In a nod to discussions about artist and performer rights currently underway in our own backyard, the new year has so far given us at least one possible attempt to…
Tag: copyright
Looking Ahead: Copyright Developments on the Horizon for Canadian Artists
2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Canadian artists. With new developments in blockchain technology, the Canadian Artists’ Representation/Le Front des Artistes Canadiens (CARFAC) and Access Copyright…
Drake Attempts to Trademark the Warning Label Appearing on Canadian Cannabis Products
On September 11, 2019, Dream Crew Company, owned by Toronto native Drake, applied to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) seeking to trademark a red stop sign displaying…
The Precarious Position of Streaming Video Games – Potential Repercussions from the European Copyright Directive
Esports and video game streaming have become a popular pastime and a big business with gaming platforms such as Twitch and Mixer[i] attracting millions of viewers apiece and tournaments for…
In Too Deep: Exclusive Rights of Game Producers in the Esports Industry
In a previous article, I discussed the rise of esports, in this article I will explore the proprietary nature of esports, the deep control afforded to game producers over their…
Just Trademark It: Athletes Turning to Trademarks to Gain Competitive Edge
With the Kawhi Leonard saga officially coming to a close on July 10th after his signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, the city of Toronto, along with the rest of…