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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 Innovative Policy in the Law of Innovation: So Why the Outcry?

Nov 13, 20071 min read

In January 2006, the Patent Office of Chennai rejected the patent application by Novartis for patent of the drug Gleevec (chemically known as imatinib mesylate).…

Music Publishers Join Case Against Video Sharing Site YouTube

Nov 13, 20071 min read

It is virtually impossible to prohibit users from uploading any type of video on YouTube, including uploading parts or all of a musicians’ music video.…

Patent on Improvements- Did the Novartis Case Really Solve the Issue?

Nov 13, 20072 min read

India, which followed the approach of process patenting to pharmaceuticals switched over to product patenting by way of an amendment in 2005 in order to…

New Weapons Used in Pursuit of Film Pirates

Nov 13, 20072 min read

Although the imagery of the article from which this post takes it's title, is hilarious; turn our movie theatres into war zones, with metal detectors,…

Tax On MP3 Players May Return

Nov 13, 20071 min read

Admittedly, I cannot recall the last time I purchased a music CD but I do have a half empty box of blank CDs on my…

Canada’s vacillation over private copying levy

Nov 13, 20071 min read

The private copying levy is enforced by the Copyright Board of Canada where a levy is imposed on purchases of audio recording medium within the…