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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.

Intellectual Property Rights in Non-Genetically Engineered Plant Species

Apr 3, 2014 1 min read
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In the past, Monsanto has been successful in defending the company's patents concerning the genes and modified cells present in genetically modified (GM) plants in both the United States and in Canada. Are Monsanto's new products going to be a hot topic of debate? Likely yes, but maybe not for the reasons you would expect.

The Future of Rights: Intellectual Property, Economic Inequality and the ‘Digital Divide’

Mar 25, 2014 1 min read
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A quarter century since he helped to create it, the man widely regarded as the creator of the World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, has renewed calls for a Digital Bill of Rights to help preserve the open and innovative character of his invention and to protect human rights in the so-called digital age.

Parody in Trade-mark Law - "Dumb Starbucks" Might Not Be So Dumb After All

Mar 25, 2014 1 min read
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Nathan Fielder created quite an uproar when he opened up an establishment in Los Feliz, California named "Dumb Starbucks." According to its FAQ sheet, the store claimed to legally operate under US parody laws.

Embracing Technology: A New Hope for Digital Distribution

Mar 20, 2014 1 min read
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On March 7th, the 16th annual Osgoode Entertainment & Sports Law Association Conference brought together students and professionals to explore emerging issues in entertainment and sports law. 

Call for Applications: JD Research Assistants

Mar 14, 2014 1 min read
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  Professors Giuseppina D’Agostino and David Vaver are seeking JD Research Assistants to assist in intellectual property law research.

Garcia v Google Inc.: Copyright Ownership, ISP Liability and the Future of Freedom of Expression

Mar 13, 2014 1 min read
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In a stunning decision recently released by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Google was ordered to remove the now-infamous film, “Innocence of Muslims”, from YouTube. While the ruling challenges traditional understandings of copyright ownership and protected expression under US copyright law, the Court’s unprecedented opinion also has significant implications for […]

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