News

2010

• Professor Scassa Publishes Canadian Trademark Law

  Posted on Sunday, December 12, 2010

  Professor Teresa Scassa has written a new book entitled Canadian Trademark Law, published by LexisNexis Canada.

• Professor Scassa to be Panelist at Summit in Toronto

  Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010

  On December 8, 2010 Professor Teresa Scassa will be speaking at the Planning & Enabling Smart Transportation Summit in Toronto as part of a panel on the topic: “Protect Yourself: Addressing Privacy Issues Both Legally and Politically”.

• David Fewer Discusses Bill C-32 on CBC Radio's Spark

  Posted on Saturday, November 27, 2010

  David Fewer appeared on CBC Radio One’s Spark on November 24, 2010 to discuss Bill C-32 and copyright reform. Click here to listen to the full segment.

• Professor Kerr Acknowledged as World Leader in His Field

  Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010

  On November 24, 2010, the Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry, announced that the Government of Canada has made a major investment in the Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program, enabling Canada to strengthen its position as a world leader in university research and development

• Professor Geist to Appear before Legislative Committee

  Posted on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Professor Michael Geist will appear before the legislative committee for Bill C-32, An Act to amend the Copyright Act, on December 1st at 3:30pm. The hearing will be streamed via audio and video here.

• Prof. Kerr Discusses “Life Logging” on CBC Radio’s Spark

  Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010

  Professor Ian Kerr appeared on CBC Radio One’s Spark on October 24, 2010 to discuss “Life Logging,” the continuous archival and retrieval of peoples’ personal experiences online.

• Professor Bailey Receives Visiting Professorship

  Posted on Monday, October 25, 2010

  Professor Jane Bailey has received a Visiting Professor appointment at Hong Kong University starting this January.

• Professor deBeer publishes article in Les cahiers de propriété intellectuelle

  Posted on Friday, October 15, 2010

  Professor Jeremy deBeer has published a paper in the most recent issue of the journal Les cahiers de propriété intellectuelle, entitled “La Commission du droit d'auteur du Canada : vingt années à « faire » l'histoire Juridique.”     

• Fulbright Canada Names Prof. Geist “Fulbrighter of the Month” for October

  Posted on Monday, October 4, 2010

  Professor Michael Geist has been named the “Fulbrighter of the Month” for October by Fulbright Canada, which operates an educational exchange program between Canada and the United States.

• The Supreme Court of Canada granted CIPPIC leave to intervene in Crookes v. Newton

  Posted on Wednesday, September 15, 2010

  The Supreme Court of Canada granted CIPPIC leave to intervene in Crookes v. Newton, a case that will address when, if ever, the act of posting a hyperlink can amount to defamatory publication.