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The Sound of the Internet is Not So Sweet to the Ears of David Lowery

Much has been written and discussed about the state of the music industry, and the impacts digital media has had on it. Past IPilogue coverage has included detailed analysis of last year's copyright pentalogy, the music industry's assault on Eastern European digital stores, and an interview with the president of Music Canada. The main themes of the debate […]

"REPORT and OPINION on the making available and communication to the public in the internet environment – focus on linking techniques on the Internet" Adopted Unanimously by The Executive Committee of ALAI

The exclusive right of “making available” under the WCT [WIPO Copyright Treaty] and the implementing EU legislation cover the offering to the public of a work for individualized streaming or downloading; in addition, where it takes place, the actual transmission of a work to members of the public also is covered, both irrespective of the […]

REMINDER: UGC Under Canadian Copyright Law Symposium

User-Generated Content Under Canadian Copyright Law Featuring Professor Victor Nabhan Genest Global Faculty Thursday October 10, 2013, 9:30am to 5:00pm Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

Electronic Contracts - Still as Good as Paper Ones

The American courts have taken another pass at the recurring question of whether electronic documents and signatures are as good as written ones. The decision in Forcelli v Felco Corp finds that yes, an arrangement of electrons in silicon can be just as valid in law as an arrangement of dye on a dead tree.

Announcing the 2013 IP Intensive Program

We are pleased to announce details of the 2013 Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program.  The tremendously successful program is currently in its third year, but it is continuing to grow. We are excited to announce the offering of three brand new placements for 2013, and the return of an excellent placement from the […]

Running An Unsecured WiFi Network Is Still Not Negligent

Bleiberg Entertainment was unsuccessful in its argument that running a WiFi network without password protection is negligent in tort law. Bleiberg was aiming to force disclosure of ISP subscriber information to launch copyright infringement actions against those connected to the disclosed IP addresses. Not knowing if those subscribers were directly connected with the infringement, Bleiberg attempted to argue they were nonetheless […]