Protecting Graffiti Artists
The definition of the boundaries of art, and the privileges of the people who produce ever-evolving art forms, have historically been contentious issues among the
October 14, 2008
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Category: IP
VANOC plans to trademark “With Glowing Hearts”
On September 25, 2008, VANOC (The Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee) held a press conference to announce the new slogan for the XXI Olympic Winter Games
October 14, 2008
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Canada in the back of the class
Today the Conference Board of Canada gave Canada another “D” grade for innovation. As indicated on the Board website, Canada is at the back of the
June 30, 2008
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Bill is Born!
On June 12, 2008 the Ministers of Industry Canada and Canadian Heritage tabled Bill C-61 in Parliament. The Bill is expected to go to Second Reading
June 17, 2008
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Canadian copyright bill to arrive…finally?
There are rumours that a new copyright bill is imminent. Copyright issues are increasingly gaining public prominence and there are views of every stripe. See
June 1, 2008
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ACLU: Patenting Abstract Ideas Violates First Amendment
Christopher Hansen, an attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union, has become involved in a patent case for an “abstract idea”. The patent in dispute
April 8, 2008
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