UK IPO Endorses Streamlined Copyright Hub
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
August 31, 2012
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Tag: Nora Sleeth (IPilogue Editor)
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
July 29, 2012
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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,
July 7, 2012
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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.
June 22, 2012
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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
June 1, 2012
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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
March 23, 2012
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