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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.

Red Cross sued over use of emblem

Nov 12, 20071 min read

As I understand it, the American Red Cross (“ARC”) licensed its mark to companies (to be used on emergency/safety kits) for a fee which went…

Yes, we do need higher taxes

Nov 12, 20072 min read

Unfortunately, as is often the case, new technological developments frequently breed new controversies. The invention of the iPod, despite all its widespread popularity and success,…

Google’s Street View - a violation of Canadian Privacy laws?

Nov 12, 20072 min read

There have been serious concerns expressed with respect to Google’s Street View and whether or not it violates Canadian privacy laws. Canada’s privacy commissioner Jennifer…

Music downloading fight goes to court

Nov 12, 20072 min read

An idealistic view is that the purpose of copyright is available to induce creators to share their creations with the public in order to foster…

Prince Lashes out at YouTube

Nov 12, 20071 min read

Last month, Prince announced he was planning an infringement suit against YouTube, an audio and video streaming site where users are allowed to post content…

Legal Transplants in the Digital Age

Nov 7, 20071 min read

Professor Peter Yu holds the Kern Family Chair in Intellectual Property Law and is the founding director of the Intellectual Property Law Center at Drake…