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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.

Perspective: Rise of Patent trolls

Nov 13, 20071 min read

I agree that the “predator” patent trolls can be potential lethal to companies who make and sell products, but I do not agree that their…

Olympic Legislation Compromises Free Speech and Procedural Fairness

Nov 13, 20072 min read

In its October 25th, 2006 Annual Report, the Vancouver Organizing Committee (VANOC) announced its intention to implement special legislation to protect the Olympic brand and…

UDRP- Misunderstood?

Nov 13, 20071 min read

The Uniform Dispute Resolution Process (UDRP) established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has attracted comment from people ranging from specialists…

Second Life “land” dispute moves offline to federal

Nov 13, 20071 min read

The issue in dispute deals with a user of the popular online game, Second Life, who exploited a flaw in Linden Lab’s online auctions. Marc…

The Expanding Reach of U.S. Patent Laws

Nov 13, 20072 min read

Under traditional legal norms, US patent laws did not extend beyond the territorial bounds of the union. With a quick one-two punch, however, the US…

Web ad blocking may not be (entirely) legal

Nov 13, 20072 min read

Advertising plays an ever-increasing part in promoting competition and education for consumers. In such an era, web advertising has gained unprecedented popularity. By web-ad we…