Andres Guadamuz has an insightful post on the likely impact of ACTA in the UK.
News
Federal Court Open Door to Business Method Patents
The Federal Court of Canada has overruled the Patent Appeal Board in concluding that business method patents can be approved in appropriate circumstances. Coverage from the Globe and QMI. I wrote about the issue last year.
Court Rules University Sanctions Over Facebook Comments Violate Charter of Rights
An Alberta court has ruled that University of Calgary sanctions against two students who posted negative comments about a professor on Facebook violate the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Study Finds Canada Ranks As Most Expensive for Cellphone Plans
The New America Foundation has released a new study comparing cell phone rates in 11 countries. It finds that Canada ranks as the most expensive for packages that include voices, text, and data.
Telus Seeks “Switzerland” Approach to Content
Telus CEO Darren Entwistle says that the company believes that the CRTC rules governing fair access to traditional broadcasting “are not limited to linear TV, they extend into broadband and wireless.â€
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