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…
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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…
Press “A” to Ready-Up: Insight into the Growing Industry of Esports
July is a notoriously bad month for sports fans. No NHL, no NBA, no NFL, and unless your team is above .500 after the all-star break you have probably already…
Athletes asserting their IP rights: Kawhi Leonard gets set for a not so Kawhi’et off-season
After recently defeating one of the greatest NBA dynasties on the court, Raptors star and NBA Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard is set to take on one of the world’s largest…
IP Year in Review 2018 – A Milestone Year for IP Osgoode and Ground-breaking Changes in the Canadian IP landscape
As we settle into 2019, we look forward to topping the successes of the last year! Ten years ago IP Osgoode, Osgoode’s flagship Intellectual Property Law and Technology Program, was…
Target’s Plaid Scarves: Drawing Inspiration or Trademark Infringement?
British fashion-house Burberry is known for its $500 scarves, which are easily recognizable thanks to the brand’s iconic checked pattern. However, with the rise of high-quality imitation designer products, it…