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IP Osgoode is an independent voice that explores legal governance issues at the intersection of intellectual property (IP) and technology. The program’s researchers, collaborators, and students actively engage in some of the most important and cutting-edge IP law and technology related research and policy discussions of today.


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Commentary and analysis on the latest developments in intellectual property, technology and privacy, featuring curated contributions from students, scholars, and experts within the Osgoode community.

Fair Balance, Proportionality and Revamping the Publication Rule — Will these Efforts Resolve the Problem of Online Intermediaries? It’s Unlikely.

Jun 6, 2018 1 min read
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The Law Commission of Ontario recently held a conference as part of a consultation process for its “Defamation Law in the Internet Age” project. The event provided scope for continuing the conversation around reform of defamation laws in the context of fast-moving and far-reaching developments in technology and social values.

Reminder: Canada’s IP Writing Challenge – July 1st Submission Deadline

May 10, 2018 1 min read
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The deadline to submit an entry for the 10th annual Canada’s IP Writing Challenge is on July 1st, 2018! The winner from each category will receive a prize of $1000 (CAD), publication on the IP Osgoode website, and consideration for publication in the Canadian Intellectual Property Review and/or the Intellectual Property Journal.

Cultural Appropriation of Indigenous Designs in Fashion: Can this be Prevented by Canadian IP Law?

Apr 30, 2018 1 min read
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From trademarking your logo to potentially patenting your items (a newer – yet narrowly used – method of protecting your unique fashion designs), there are various ways that start-ups and young companies in Canada can protect their intellectual property (IP) prior to diving into the competitive realm of fashion. Unfortunately, the Canadian fashion industry has […]

"Memoran-duh" to Cabinet: Osgoode Shines in Written Submission Component of Inaugural Copyright Policy Moot

Apr 30, 2018 1 min read
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On March 23rd, teams from Canadian law schools convened at the University of Ottawa to compete in the inaugural Copyright Policy Moot organized in conjunction with Canadian Heritage and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada. Unlike a traditional moot, the Copyright Policy Moot was designed so that students could gain experience in drafting public policy […]

Academics Against Press Publishers’ Right: 169 European Academics Warn Against It

Apr 27, 2018 1 min read
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Click here to read the original post from the Institute for Information Law. Academics from all over Europe give a final warning against the ill-conceived plans for the introduction of a new intellectual property right in news. Read the full letter here in pdf, or below. Statement from EU Academics on Proposed Press Publishers’ Right We, […]

#WorldIPDay Spotlight on Venessa J. Bloom: Providing life-enriching home care services through Amblecare Health Services

Apr 26, 2018 1 min read
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Venessa is the founder and C.E.O. of Amblecare Health Services Corp, a homecare agency that is dedicated to providing life-enriching home care services that assist the elderly and those individuals who are medically challenged throughout the community. Amblecare aims to preserve an independent and dignified lifestyle for clients while they remain in the comfort of […]

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