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Famous marks don’t get wide ambit of protection

Brightblue — Fri, 02 Jun 2006 22:15:13 +0000

The Supreme Court of Canada has rendered two other intellectual property decisions.Â Â This time, both concern the protection of famous trademarks, i.e. Barbie, the dollÂ vs. the Montreal restaurants; and Veuve Clicquot, the champagne vs. the clothing stores.Â Final answer: trademarks are used and protected in association with wares and services, andÂ famousÂ trademarks do not get monopoly over the use of the marks in the whole marketplace.Â The fact that a mark is famous would be one of the surrounding circumstances to be considered in theÂ s. 6(5) confusion test, but famous-nessÂ alone does not override the other factors of confusion.Â No confusion?Â No problem.Â Sweet!

Canadian artists on copyright

Brightblue — Wed, 10 May 2006 12:54:09 +0000

Ok, since our in-house blogger is busy with international affairs lately, let meÂ quickly mention that a few Canadian artists have formed Canadian Music Creators CoalitionÂ to explain their views on Internet music downloading and met with Heritage and Industry Canada to express their concerns over legislative proposals that would facilitate lawsuits against music fans or increase the labels’ control over the enjoyment of music.Â Music lables do not represent musicians’ interest apparently, but that of their shareholders.Â Really? Oh well, guess that’s what happens when you sell your soul to the stock market. :p

No smokers at WHO please

Brightblue — Sat, 03 Dec 2005 18:48:12 +0000

According to this article, WHO will no longer hire smokers. « When asked whether WHO would soon stop hiring obese people or those drinking alcohol, spokeswoman Fadela Chaib said the agency was aware that its new rules may seem discriminatory or even politically incorrect to some. » What’s next? Ask candidates if they are having unprotected sex?

Geneva Declaration on the Future of the World Intellectual Property Organization

Brightblue — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 04:56:27 +0000

Who’s in favor of a more development friendly WIPO? Please sign up.

Canadian Copyright Reform vs. Internet Access in Classrooms

Brightblue — Thu, 23 Sep 2004 03:57:21 +0000

Canoe has an article about Canadian Association of University Teachers’ position over changes to the Copyright Act in regards to extended blanket licensing proposed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage. A more detailed account of Canadian Association of University Teachers‘ concerns can be found here.

CRIA appeals denied IP addresses request

Brightblue — Wed, 14 Jul 2004 05:23:49 +0000

Remember back in February, CRIA asked five Canadian ISPs to hand over the names of 29 IP addresses allegedly used in distributing musical works? And then remember the Federal Court denied the motion for disclosure in March? The latest development, CRIA has filed its appeal arguments. Read about it here.

Tariff 22 at SCS : Canadian ISPs No Royalties Due

Brightblue — Thu, 01 Jul 2004 01:33:35 +0000

The Supreme Court of Canada had the last word on the Tariff 22 case today: Canadian ISPs who are merely providing the internet connection to users do not owe any royalties to composers and performers for music downloaded. Read the decision here and the news here and here.

BTW, congrats and have fun Seek! Will miss you this side of the ocean!

The Art of Describing a Cup Holder

Brightblue — Tue, 08 Jun 2004 20:58:20 +0000

Ever wonder what progress of science lies behind those brownish badly cut recycle piece of half-a-decent-ring cardboard that coffeee shops use as cup holder for your very warm coffee? Well, I took a look at the ones used by Second Cup (patent of 1995) and Starbucks (patent of 1993). One emphasizes on the value of using an interlocking sheet of pressed paper with « multiple nubbins and depressions » while the other focuses on its environmental friendliness as opposed to the « traditional » materials used such as polystyrene. Both press on the insulation value of the holder. Who knew that so much thought was put into creating the ~~claims~~ piece of recycle paper! And I thought that it was just a step up from using a napkin to hold your hot cup of coffee!

The Internet and the Law – A Global Conversation

Brightblue — Sun, 06 Jun 2004 02:30:16 +0000

University of Ottawa’s Law and Technology Program is hosting another conference. « The Internet and the Law – A Global Conversation » will be held on October 1st and 2nd. So who’s coming?!? It will be fun!

Canadian sites you should visit among others…

Brightblue — Mon, 16 Feb 2004 20:24:30 +0000

Go to Lex Informatica for your dose of Canadian information technology law updates.

And the Toronto Star mentions CanFLI, the Canadian File-Sharing Legal Information Network, a website dedicated to informing the public « about Canadian copyright law, privacy law, and the procedure of civil actions ». They are also coordinating legal support for the 29 ~~people~~ IP addresses named by CRIA in its lawsuits against Canadian music uploaders.