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IPilogue is IP Osgoode’s online journal of IP Law and Technology. It publishes analysis and commentary on current pressing intellectual property, technology, privacy and related legal issues. The IPilogue is known for its unbiased, evidence-based discussion and informative presentation of current intellectual property law news and issues. IPilogue features consistent contributions from students, scholars, and experts from within the Osgoode community. We also welcome interdisciplinary contributions from professionals and scholars in various disciplines outside of law.

Digital downloads widen Warner’s loss

Nov 13, 20075 min read

Warner Music Group’s (WMG) third-quarter loss widened this year, to US$17 million. Warner is one of several major players in the global music industry being…

When the Solution Turns into the Problem

Nov 13, 20074 min read

In an unexpected move, the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) filed documents in the Federal Court of Appeal recently in a fight to eliminate the…

“Get off of my … patent?”

Nov 13, 20071 min read

A patent is a bundle of exclusive rights. This allows an inventor to make, use, and sell a novel invention, without the threat of competition.…

ICANN’T Believe That Domain Name

Nov 13, 20074 min read

In the article “ICANN’t Believe That Domain Name,” Wired’s Oscar S. Cisneros details some of the issues and concerns surrounding the current process of resolving…

Prince Fights for his Right to Distribute

Nov 13, 20071 min read

According to several media sources recording artist Prince (a.k.a., formerly known as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince) is prepared to sue YouTube (as well…

Copyright piracy and the Robin Hood justification: are we missing the point?

Nov 13, 20072 min read

The events of early October, 2007 may herald a new age of respect for intellectual property (IP) rights. The first trial on peer to peer…