Photo by Shayna Douglas (unsplash.com) Junghi Woo is an IPilogue Writer and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. On July 2, 2021, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed…
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European Court of Justice Provides Narrow Answer to Question of Jurisdiction for Internet-based Copyright Infringement
Let’s assume you’re a French musician part of a hip British indie-rock band. 30 years later, you discover that an Austrian company has been making unauthorized CDs and a UK-based…
Mon Dieu: Chanel Accused of Counterfeiting
France is known for its fashion. Perhaps more importantly within the fashion world, France is known as being one of the last remaining champions of the petites mains: highly skilled…
Google Plays Nice with French Publishers, Trial Scheduled in the U.S.
In June, Google, Inc. received some welcome news in France after the lawsuits instigated by the French Publishers Association (Syndicat national de l’édition) and the French Author’s Association (Société des…
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Kettle Of Fish: The Concept Of Originality In Protecting Photographic Works
Andrew Baker is a LLB/BCL candidate at McGill University Faculty of Law. A decision of the Cour de Cassation de la France has led to some uncertainty as to…
France and the Right to Forget
Peter Waldkirch is a second year LL.B. student at the University of Ottawa. The BBC recently reported on a proposed law in France about creating an online “right to forget”…