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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.

An End To Microsoft’s Dominance? Unlikely.

Nov 13, 20071 min read

For many years, the gold standard in word processing has been Microsoft’s Office software. Indeed, Microsoft Word is so entrenched as the word processing software…

Google’s Street View may violate Canadian Privacy Laws

Nov 13, 20071 min read

Several months ago, web giant Google unveiled the latest feature of their popular mapping website, Google Maps. Street View allows users to get a panoramic…

Cheque-Clearing Patent

Nov 13, 20071 min read

            The concept is simple, a recent Toronto Star article explains: `By the end of 2009, if all goes according to plan, paper cheques won't…

Web Ad-Blocking - Self-Cannibalizing But Here to Stay

Nov 13, 20072 min read

Aristotle once said "that which is common to the greatest number has the least care bestowed upon it." This idea has subsequently evolved into the…

Is Virtual Property on the Verge of Reality?

Nov 13, 20072 min read

Cross border transactions are a hot topic in today’s legal community. However, picture a very different type of border and a very different type of…

The Expanding Reach of US Patent Laws

Nov 13, 20071 min read

The United States’ liberal approach to extending patent protection is best illustrated by the court in the Diamond v. Diehr case, where it states “anything…