Copyright & Social Media
Communications Law
Trademarks and Freedom of Expression
In the 2016 Republican primary debate, Senator Marco Rubio and Donald Trump had an exchange where senator Rubio joked about the size of Donald Trump’s hands alluding to another part of his anatomy. Referring to this exchange, Steve Elster began selling merchandise using the phrase “TRUMP TOO SMALL” and applied to register the phrase as […]
“Trademark Trolling”? Trademark Squatting in Canada For Well-Known Restaurant Abroad
Hope everyone has been doing well and getting geared up for the upcoming exam on Tuesday! While I was immersing myself in the world of IP, I also started contemplating where I should treat myself to a well-deserved dinner after the exam. That’s how the Beijing Judian Restaurant Co. Ltd. v. Meng decision of the […]
Steamboat Willie
A bit of a study break to write about some interesting news I came across this week – the iconic short film from Walt Disney, Steamboat Willie, is set to have its copyright expire and become part of the public domain next year. It got me thinking of how while copyright can’t be renewed through […]