European Commissioner Neelie Kroes has called for a change in approach on copyright and orphan works to foster bringing more cultural content online. In a speech today, she stated “we must move away from the current playing field for specialists in copyright law. It is high time to understand that, […]
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Burberry, Louis Vuitton Seek Millions in Damages For Counterfeiting Using Current Canadian Law
Burberry and Louis Vuitton have filed lawsuits against three Canadian companies seeking millions in damages for selling counterfeit handbags and other products. The lawsuit relies on current trademark and copyright law.
NorthwesTel Demands Facebook Remove Criticism Logo
NorthwesTel has issued a takedown notice to Facebook over a logo used by an FB group criticizing the Canadian telecom company. The logo in question can be found here.
Access to Medicines Reform Passes House of Commons
Legislation aimed at reforming access to medicines in Africa passed the House of Commons yesterday, despite the objections of major pharmaceutical companies and Industry Minister Tony Clement. The bill must still clear the Senate. I wrote about the issue in 2009.
Canadian Lawyers on C-32: Fix the Digital Lock Rules
The National Post runs a feature on the legal profession’s views on Bill C-32. Several lawyers are quoted expressing concern with the digital lock rules. The article concludes “ultimately, most lawyers suggest that the fair dealing definitions and exceptions should be broadened and consumers should have the right to break […]
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