In July the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) released a report on copyright licensing in the digital age. The report details the response of the UK Government to Professor Ian…
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Imperial Tobacco v Philip Morris: Product Packaging Alone Creates Consumer Confusion
On June 29, the Federal Court of Appeal allowed in part Imperial Tobacco’s lawsuit against Philip Morris, holding that the appearance of Imperial Tobacco’s packaging was in and of itself…
New Tariff Aims to Benefit Struggling Musicians by Discouraging Dancing?
On May 31, the Copyright Board of Canada certified a new tariff on the use of recorded music played at events such as weddings, karaoke, and conventions. The tariff will…
New UK Code Pulls ISPs into the Anti-Piracy Battle
The UK will likely be implementing new anti-piracy measures through the publication of a new code this month. (more…)
Trade Mark Cluttering, Messy Policy
A recent report by the UK Intellectual Property Office [IPO] draws attention to trade mark cluttering. Trade mark cluttering occurs “where firms hold trade marks that are overly broad or…
Cultural Education Campaign Too Late to Alter the Course of “Arepa” Trademark Debate?
The trademark registration of “arepa”, the name used to describe a traditional Venezuelan food, has generated significant debate and concern among Toronto’s Venezuelan community. Eduardo Lee, the owner to Toronto’s…