With the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement negotiation concluded, attention is now turning to the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement. The TPP currently includes the US, Australia, Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, Singapore, Peru, Malaysia and Vietnam. Canada has not joined the negotiation, but there have been periodic rumours that wants in (it was […]
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EU: Time For a New Approach on Copyright
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, […]
Do We Still Need Foreign Ownership Restrictions in Canadian Broadcasting?
As Canadian telecom operators, broadcasters, and broadcast distributors become single entities – Rogers combined with City-TV, Quebecor’s ownership of Videotron, Sun Media, and Groupe TVA, Shaw having purchased Canwest Global, as well as Bell in the process of merging with CTVglobemedia – the biggest hurdle may well be fears about the cultural impact of opening up telecom companies to foreign buyers.
While the link between broadcasting and Canadian culture is obvious, the connection between Canadian broadcasting ownership and Canadian culture is tenuous at best.
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.
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