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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.

Clearing The Cheque Before The Patent

Nov 13, 20071 min read

I recently discovered that my bank (which will remain anonymous) had been charging me four times as much interest as per our agreement for upwards…

The Information Technology Era and Privacy

Nov 13, 20071 min read

Let me begin by saying that the Information Technology Era has arrived …so as I put down my ‘Most Obvious Statement of the Millennium’ award,…

Warner’s Business Model Creates Losses, Digital Downloads Widen Them

Nov 13, 20072 min read

Warner Music Group Corp. announced a larger than expected third-quarter loss and attributed the larger loss to more consumers purchasing digital music instead of CDs.…

Hilton Not Hot on Hallmark

Nov 13, 20071 min read

Paris Hilton filed a complaint against Hallmark on September 6, 2007 for the greeting card pictured above. Hilton alleges Hallmark knowingly and without her consent…

J&J suing the American Red Cross over use of emblem – is that obscene?

Nov 13, 20071 min read

For more than a decade one of the world’s most recognized emblems – the red cross on a white background – has been shared amicably…

IBM Strengthens Its Ties to the Open Source World

Nov 13, 20072 min read

With respect to software sales, IBM has consistently played second fiddle (perhaps, eightieth!) to Microsoft. IBM has not only had to compete with big players…