Society of Composers Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
IP Intensive: From Tariffs to Bouncy Castles—A Semester at SOCAN
As part of IP Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program, students are asked to reflect, then write on their placement experience. All I could think was how perfect my placement at the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers (SOCAN) was, as a musician and SOCAN member, and law student fascinated by infringement.
Why Now is the Perfect Time to Discuss Performance Rights
It’s Toronto’s time to shine! This past October, Governor General David Johnston officially declared 2015 to be the “Year of Sport in Canada” and Toronto’s hosting of the Pan American Games is clearly one of the reasons why. The major sporting event is a fantastic opportunity for the city’s economic development. In fact, the Ontario […]
The SOCAN Experience: A Semester in Osgoode’s IP Intensive Program
I was one of the lucky few that had the chance to take part in the inaugural IP Intensive program last term at Osgoode Hall Law School. Before coming to Osgoode, I was a musician for over a decade, so I was thrilled when I received the news that my placement was at the Society […]