

China’s First IP Protection Center
On July 25th, China opened its first IP protection center. According to report(s), it was established in the Pudong district of Shanghai, a


Gaming, Virtual Computers & Intellectual Property
With the rise of Minecraft – a popular video game and online phenomenon – some players have started creating interactive 'Redstone'...


Simple Online Rules for Kids (& Us All?)
It seems, the young at heart weren't the only ones who had trouble making sense of Instagram's terms of use. The Washington Post reported...


Knock, Knock! Who's There? Copyright Litigation
Conan O'Brien, TBS, Conaco and a number of writers have been deposed in a lawsuit which alleges infringement of Mr. Robert Kaseberg's...


I Ain't Afraid of No Goats? Personality / IP Rights & Social Media
Love this linked photo , which appeared on Facebook, from a personality / IP rights perspective... In the foreground, Bill Murray – at a...


Deceptively Clear? Geographic Names & Trademarks in Canada
The Canadian IP Office will change how it examines geographic names in trademarks. See the linked Practice Notice for guidance on...