A Leading Voice in Intellectual Property & Technology Law

The 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 features curated contributions from students, scholars, and experts within the Osgoode community, from our network of affiliated researchers and partners, as well as from professionals and scholars in disciplines outside of law.

Editor in Chief: Prof. Carys Craig (ccraig@osgoode.yorku.ca)
Submission inquiries: iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca


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Addressing one does not solve all: the government fails to legislate against some digital lock abuses

ccraigNov 2, 20084 min read
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Digital locks[DLs] are ‘virtual fences’ put around digital content.1 An example is a password authorizing the access to an online music…

Fashion Flattery

ccraigNov 2, 20084 min read
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Whilst counterfeits are easily recognizable, the issue is the line between inspiration and knock-offs in the fashion industry. In this…

(Digital) Locks are multipurpose tools, and can be used or abused

ccraigNov 2, 20083 min read
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In “(Digital) Locks are multipurpose tools, and can be used or abused”, Rusell McOrmond makes the distinction between digital locks…

Court Orders Quebec File-Sharing Site Shutdown

ccraigNov 2, 20083 min read
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In a recent Quebec Superior Court case, Justice Tessier issued an injunction closing down the file-sharing website, QuebecTorrent.com.  The site…