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Paul Bain And Ciara Halloran Wrote The Canadian Chapter, "The Legal Regulation Of Art In Canada: Copyright, Moral Rights, And Cultural Property," For The International Publication, Art Law: A Practitioner's Guide To Art Law Around The World.

Paul Bain and Ciara Halloran wrote the Canadian chapter for the international publication, Art Law: A Practitioner's Guide to Art Law Around the World, released earlier this month.

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Dickinson Wright PLLC

Think You Own Everything Your Employees Create? The Ontario Court Of Appeal Says Otherwise

The Ontario Court of Appeal's recent decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly examines when employers automatically own copyright in works created by their employees.

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Torkin Manes LLP

Don’t Get Red-Carded: The FIFA Compliance Rules That Could Derail Your FIFA World Cup 2026™ Marketing

Toronto and Vancouver are about to be on the global stage during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and we anticipate that the attention won’t stop at the stadiums and official fan zones.

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WeirFoulds LLP

From The Eras Tour To The End Zone To The Storefront: Managing Deepfakes With A Thoughtful Trademark Strategy

As generative AI makes it increasingly difficult to distinguish real from synthetic content, deepfakes pose mounting risks to high-profile figures and brands across sports, entertainment, and franchising.

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

UK Update On Copyright In The Age Of Generative Artificial Intelligence

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Cassels

Employer Or Employee: Who Owns The Copyright?

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Cassels

Alberta Court Grants Injunction To Prevent Former CEO From Launching A Competing AI-Enhanced Product

Canada Technology

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MLT Aikins LLP

Celebrating World IP Day 2026

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Smart & Biggar

Trademarks For Businesses – Part 1: Understanding What A Trademark Is

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Smart & Biggar

Second Time’s The Charm: Hellboy Obtains Norwich Order In Copyright Infringement Proceeding

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Cassels

La Cour Suprême Des États-Unis Restreint La Responsabilité Des FSI En Matière De Violation Du Droit D'Auteur — Ce Que Cox Communications, Inc. V. Sony Music Entertainment Signifie Pour Le Canada

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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WeirFoulds LLP

Disclosure Of Psychologist’s Raw Test Data In Catastrophic Impairment Dispute

Canada Litigation

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Copyright Claims on Intellectual Work Property: Employee vs Employer

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McCague Borlack LLP

QSBC Shares And The 24 Month Holding Period Requirement

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Linmac

Cyber Criminals Love Your Deals: How Hidden Cyber Risk Can Blow Up Your M&A (And What To Do About It)

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Miller Thomson LLP

Smith v. The King – Missed The Deadline To Object To A CRA Tax Reassessment? What The Tax Court Requires To Grant An Extension Of Time

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

A Guide To Canadian Corporate Dividend Tax Strategy

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

The Duty To Accommodate Disabilities In The Workplace: A Step-By-Step Guide

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

Clocking Out And Cashing In: When An Employee Side Hustle Becomes Your Competition

The Ontario Court of Appeal (“ONCA”) has issued a timely reminder that when it comes to emp

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McMillan LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Narrows ISP Liability for Copyright Infringement — What Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment Means for Canada

On March 25, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States released its decision in Cox Communications, Inc. et al. v. Sony Music Entertainment et al., 607 U.S. ------- S.Ct. ----2026 WL 815823 limiting...

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina delivered two unforgettable weeks of historic performances, and figure skating once again proved it is one of the event's crown jewels.

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Who Owns The Code: Lessons For Employers In Canada From Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly

The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Nexus Solutions Inc. v Krougly, 2026 ONCA 199, provides helpful insights into the application of section 13(3) of the Copyright Act (the Act).

Canada Employment

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg

Court Of Appeal For Ontario Upholds Employee's Copyright In Competing Software Developed 'Off The Clock'

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Employee Side Projects And Copyright Ownership: Lessons From Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Less Guidance On Fair Dealing And TPMs?

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Smart & Biggar

Recul sur les directives concernant l’utilisation équitable et les mesures techniques de protection

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Smart & Biggar

Taking Security Over IP In The Age Of AI: New Considerations For Lenders

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Miller Thomson LLP

Copyright In AI Prompts: Chinese Court Ruling On Generative AI And Originality

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Utiliser La PI Comme Sûreté À L’ère De L’IA : Nouveaux Enjeux Pour Les Prêteurs

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Miller Thomson LLP

Copyright In The Course Of Employment: The Court Of Appeal For Ontario's Decision In Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

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Torys LLP

Password Reset Required! The Federal Court Of Appeal Weighs In On TPMs

Canada Litigation

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 16-20, 2026)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Utiliser La PI Comme Sûreté À L’ère De L’IA : Nouveaux Enjeux Pour Les Prêteurs

Pour certains emprunteurs, en particulier ceux des secteurs de la technologie et de la création, la propriété intellectuelle (« PI ») figure parfois parmi les actifs les plus précieux.

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Miller Thomson LLP

Copyright In The Course Of Employment: The Court Of Appeal For Ontario's Decision In Nexus Solutions Inc. v. Krougly

Under what circumstances do employers own the copyright to works made by employees in the course of their employment under section 13(3) of the Copyright Act? ...

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Torys LLP

Password Reset Required! The Federal Court Of Appeal Weighs In On TPMs

Savvy content creators and copyright owners often use technological protection measures (TPMs) to restrict what users can do with their works (often digital materials).

Canada Litigation

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 16-20, 2026)

Following are our summaries of the civil decisions of the Court of Appeal for Ontario for the week of March 16, 2026.

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Copyright In Compilations: AI‑Generated Music And Playlists Under Canadian Law

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Bennett Jones LLP

CanExport SMEs 2026 2027: Funding To Protect And Leverage Intellectual Property Across Strategic Sectors Globally

The federal government has officially launched the updated version of the CanExport SMEs program for 2026-2027. The application period opened on February 4, 2026, and runs until May 29, 2026, at 12 p.m. (ET).

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Fasken

Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele dive headfirst into the legal grey zone of podcasting, exposing the tangled web of copyright...

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

A Year In Canadian Copyright Law: Notable Decisions And Updates From 2025

2025 was an eventful year for the development of copyright law in Canada. Key decisions considered important issues, such as the jurisdiction of Canadian courts to hear actions for copyright infringement...

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Cassels

Top Five Artificial Intelligence Trends Shaping Canada's Legal Landscape In 2026

Generative artificial intelligence ("AI") is poised to reshape the Canadian legal and regulatory landscape in 2026. As the Canadian government explores the domestic regulation of AI and businesses race to leverage AI...

Canada Technology

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Torkin Manes LLP

Canadian IP Litigation 2025: A Year In Review

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Smart & Biggar

AI On The Horizon Event Series Part 4: AI & IP And AI Regulation (Video)

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

25 For 25: IP Milestones From The Last Quarter Century

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Government Announces Intent To Create An Artist's Resale Right In Canada

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

Canadian Media vs. OpenAI: Ontario Court Gives A Procedural Greenlight

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Oyen Wiggs Green & Mutala LLP

In(dustry) Focus: Consumer Goods – A Complete IP Framework For Entering The Canadian Market

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Smart & Biggar

Pleins feux sur le secteur : une stratégie complète en matière de PI pour le lancement de biens de consommation sur le marché canadien

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Smart & Biggar

Moral Rights And Contractual Gaps: The Case Of A Hidden Mural

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Smart & Biggar

Les droits moraux et les lacunes contractuelles : le cas d'une murale cachée

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Smart & Biggar

AI Training On Trial: The Next Legal Frontier In Copyright Law

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Take Action: Protect Your Intellectual Property

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Prowse Barrette

Canadian Courts Have Jurisdiction To Address Misappropriation By AI Companies

Canada Technology

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Le CRTC établit une nouvelle définition de contenu canadien pour la radiodiffusion audiovisuelle

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Outwitting The Algorithmic Tide: Governance Risks And Director Responsibilities For AI Slop (Video)

Canada Technology

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Procido LLP

CRTC Releases New Definition Of "Canadian Program"

Canada Media & IT

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Goodmans LLP

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Who Has The Rights To Your Voice On A Podcast?

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

Outwitting The Algorithmic Tide: Governance Risks And Director Responsibilities For AI Slop (Video)

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Procido LLP

AI And Copyright - Training AI With Copyrighted Material (Podcast)

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Fasken

Is Your Song Ready For A TV Or Film Placement? — Pitfalls To Avoid (Video)

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Edwards Creative Law

Getting Copyright Right For Generative AI (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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