Copyright & Social Media
Communications Law
Lord of the Rings fans…take note!!
For anyone who missed this last month….a quirky case of copyright infringement regarding fanfiction writing: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/18/copyright-claim-against-tolkien-estate-backfires-on-lord-of-the-rings-fanfiction-author
Get the latest Apple Watch while you still can!
In case some folks weren’t aware, Apple has gotten themselves into a patents dispute with a medical tech company named Masimo. The dispute has to do with the watches ability to read blood-oxygen levels, which allegedly belongs to Masimo. While the watches with this feature are still available for purchase in Canada, sales have been […]
Week 2 Spring 2024 – Slides & Video
Slides & video below…
Week 1 Spring 2024 – Slides & Video
Slides & video from my opening talk into an empty Allard room. Thanks everyone for being so understanding. The class is approximately 50 minutes long.
“Style, no matter how creative, is an idea, and is not protectable by copyright.” – A win for my Aritzia girlies.
A federal judge in the United States has dismissed a lawsuit against Aritzia that accused the retailer of copying an artist’s work with hot pink, squiggle-shaped sculptures that appeared in stores in early 2023. Here is the link to the initial lawsuit made by Richard X Zawitz, the owner of Tangle Creations posted by pr1ncess.
You say Arc’teryx I say ATerrex
I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday. I couldn’t resist posting this link and photo. https://vancouversun.com/business/local-business/arcteryx-wins-court-injunction-against-adidas-terrex-kitsilano-store-in-trademark-spat With a result that should surprise no one, Arc’teryx has received an injunction against Adidas Terrex. Checkout the photo caption! Confusion indeed! Enjoy the last few days of holidays all!