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POP QUIZ!
This is not a post to explore some recent IP news or to discuss anything all that sophisticated or groundbreaking. I thought this might a bit fun and a good warm up for the exam on Tuesday. This could also be a great opportunity to squeeze in some last minute participation marks. So, I invite […]
Trivial or not trivial?
One historical copyright case that I was familiar with prior to this course was centered around the theft of trivia. After taking the course, I am now looking at this case with a different perspective and wonder how it would be decided under current Canadian Law. Fred Worth from California published two books of trivia. […]
Four Notes
I was reading the following post on the class site, and it reminded me of how technically complicated musical copyright could be at times. An issue that often comes is what makes music original enough to qualify for copyright protection? In the US, I found a case that does not give an exact answer, but […]
Colin v. Cuthbert: The Case of the Caterpillar Cake Copy-Cat
Why are these people dressed up as caterpillars? Why are they eating cake? Why are they fighting? If you are like me, you have been toiling over this mystery for several months. It has caused me many sleepless nights. I am sure you are all dying for an explanation. Luckily for you, I have investigated […]