Communications Law
“Want to Reverse Inequality? Change Intellectual Property Rules.”
I came across this interesting article about the effect of IP policies on inequality (in a US context). The author, Dean Baker, argues that terms of IP monopolies are perpetuating inequalities and causes “upward redistribution of wealth” in our society, and that there are other better ways to incentivize innovation and creativity. Baker also goes […]
Copyright issue on Instagram
So I was scrolling through Instagram, and I came across this interesting Copyright issue in this link:https://www.instagram.com/reel/CK9NP7hDNXQ/?igshid=de3r6nvunzru here is the YouTube link for it:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4c9xHqQHKs It shows how one of Winnie the Pooh’s episodes copied The Jungle Book – they have the exact same scene and it looks like it has been copied. It made me […]
News of the Week; February 3, 2021
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY For the Want of a Nail – Copyright Claims Fail When Plaintiffs Can’t Show Ownership Thomson Reuters v. ROSS case will test limits on protections for subscription-based database: ROSS Intelligence alleges monopolistic, anticompetitive control over legal research market Bernie and his Marvelous Mittens. It’s all Good Fun Until a Copyright Lawyer Gets Involved […]
Does fair dealing or public interest apply when infringing copyright of health information?
https://www.canadianlawyermag.com/practice-areas/intellectual-property/canadian-intellectual-property-office-allows-requests-for-expedited-covid-19-medical-trademarks/337322 I found this article quite interesting [and relevant to the situation we are currently in] and it raises interesting questions. Although the article talks more specifically about trademarks, consider if there was a scientific report which outlined vital information regarding practices to promote pubic health. If such a paper or textbook was covered by […]
Week 5: Video & Slides – February 5, 2021
Slides & video below… Jon
Could Memes be infringing Copyright? “Bernie Sanders and his Marvelous Mittens…”
https://www.mondaq.com/canada/copyright/1031182/bernie-and-his-marvelous-mittens-it39s-all-good-fun-until-a-copyright-lawyer-gets-involved I thought this article was interesting, even if the heyday of the Bernie Mittens meme is already past. Personally I hadn’t considered the copyright implications of memes and to me it seems that this article does a great job of discussing the basics of what defenses one might use if challenged. It also is […]
News of the Week; January 27, 2021
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Software-Generated “Infringement Report” Supports $262,931 in Remedies For Copyright Infringement Securing Copyright and Trademark Rights for Broadcasts and Promotions Related to NFL Championship Games and Super Bowl LV (55) Sony Music Entertainment v. Cox Communications (USDC, Virginia: January 12, 2021): Denies ISP’s post-trial motion to reduce $1 billion statutory damages award in copyright […]
Week 4: Video & Slides – January 29, 2021
Slides & video below… Jon