While critics frequently claim that Canada has weak intellectual property laws, yet another case demonstrates that penalties can be severe. A federal court in Vancouver has awarded $2.5 million in damages arising from the fake Louis Vuitton and Burberry handbags.
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Episode 278: Ben Waldman on Gander Social and the Challenges of Building a Sovereign Social Network
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