Justice Paul Schabas has provided artists in Canada with the most authoritative statement yet on the bounds of fair dealing as it applies to documentary films in releasing his decision…
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The Rise of Fashion Tech and its Impact in the IP Space
Technology has been changing the way that people shop for years. Over the past decade, e-commerce platforms and social media applications have allowed forward-looking brands and retailers to embrace technology…
Copyright in the Gaming Industry: From PAC-MAN to PUBG
Gaming has been an influential part of my life. Growing up, my family and I spent hours playing video games like Gears of War. I left the semi-professional gaming world…
Not All Fun And (Board) Games
As we all look for ways to connect with one another remotely, we turn to online versions of our favourite games. But in the face of new online knock-off games…
Blurred Lines: Uncertainty in the Legal Framework of Music Sampling
Shockwaves were sent through the entertainment world as a jury ordered Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke to pay $5 million to Marvin Gaye’s estate for a copyright infringement. Williams and…
Revisiting Teranet v Keatley Surveying: An Analysis of Crown Copyright and its Implications for Canadians
In Keatley Surveying Ltd v Teranet Inc (Keatley), 2019 SCC 43 the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) examined Crown Copyright’s scope and application for the first time. Furthermore, section 12…