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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.


Latest from IPilogue

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.

Apple's Appealing Patent Result

Sep 4, 2013 1 min read
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In the latest episode of the Apple patent saga, the United States Court of Appeals has altered a decision by the International Trade Commission (ITC) discussing two crucial features of the modern smartphone: multi-touch functionality and a method of determining if this touch is a “finger touch.”

Amsterdam Court of Appeals: No Copyright for an Inarticulate Criminal

Sep 4, 2013 1 min read
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Can the content of conversations between a famous criminal and police agents taking place in the backseat of a car be protected by copyright? This question, addressed to the Dutch courts in 2006, resurfaced in recent weeks after the decision of the Amsterdam Court of Appeals in the case Endstra Tapes.

Announcing the 2013 IP Intensive Program

Aug 29, 2013 1 min read
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We are pleased to announce details of the 2013 Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program.  The tremendously successful program is currently in its third year, but it is continuing to grow. We are excited to announce the offering of three brand new placements for 2013, and the return of an excellent placement from the […]

IP Osgoode: Call For Applications (Fall 2013)

Aug 27, 2013 1 min read
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We are pleased to announce a call for applications for a number of exciting opportunities with IP Osgoode including IPilogue Editors, IPilogue Art Editors, and IP Osgoode Innovation Clinic Fellows. See below for more information.

Running An Unsecured WiFi Network Is Still Not Negligent

Aug 27, 2013 1 min read
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Bleiberg Entertainment was unsuccessful in its argument that running a WiFi network without password protection is negligent in tort law. Bleiberg was aiming to force disclosure of ISP subscriber information to launch copyright infringement actions against those connected to the disclosed IP addresses. Not knowing if those subscribers were directly connected with the infringement, Bleiberg attempted to argue they were nonetheless […]

CRTC Gives Rejection With a Silver Lining to Sun News

Aug 22, 2013 1 min read
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has rejected Sun News Network’s request for mandatory carriage, but there is still hope for the beleaguered network.  

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