Sally Yoon is an IPilogue Writer and a 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School. Given the power of Apple’s brand, it is no surprise that they actively challenge…
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2021 IP Year in Review
Prof. Pina D’Agostino is the Founder and Director of IP Osgoode, the IP Intensive Program, and the IP Innovation Clinic, the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the IPilogue, the Deputy Editor…
Parody Law: Greenpeace Tackles "Australia's Greatest Liability"
Photo Credits: Jack Hunter (Unsplash) Junghi Woo is an IPilogue Writer and a 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School On June 8th, the Federal Court of Australia…
Just Laugh It Off: Trademark Parody and the Expansion of User Rights
I was invited to attend the Canadian Bar Association Intellectual Property section’s IP Day 2017 and Judges’ Dinner, on May 11, 2017 in Ottawa. It was an honour to be…
Ain't No Laurent Without Some Irony: Hedi Slimane and the Rise of Parody Fashion
Some may say that there is no Laurent without Yves, but Hedi Slimane is definitely not one of them. Luxury Goods International (LGI), the owner of Saint Laurent Paris’ trademarks,…
Parody in Trade-mark Law - "Dumb Starbucks" Might Not Be So Dumb After All
Nathan Fielder created quite an uproar when he opened up an establishment in Los Feliz, California named “Dumb Starbucks.” According to its FAQ sheet, the store claimed to legally operate…