March 2021

Digital Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Copyright in Canada – Part 2

In our last blog, we outlined various rights used in connection with NFTs. In terms of other rights, copyright is an IP right that protects the expression of ideas, but not the ideas themselves. This means that you will have copyright in a photo you take or a video you make.This also enables you to […]

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Digital Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Copyright in Canada – Part 1

In the future, NFT marketplaces may become a vast on-ramp for blockchain-based trading of digital assets. In recent months, much attention has been given to virtual sports trading (e.g. https://nbatopshot.com) cards and the like; however, it may seem counterintuitive (for some buyers) to “own” valuable digital art or sports collectibles but not to hold any

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COVID-19: A Concise Guide to Leveraging Online Brands and Social Media Part 2

In our last blog, we outlined how operating digitally online as a means of staying in business during COVID-19 and beyond requires taking a holistic approach to protecting your company’s trademarks and domain names. This approach is often critical to leveraging your online brand, social media platforms and business identity. Apart from the last blog,

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COVID-19: A Concise Guide to Leveraging Online Brands and Social Media – Part 1

For many, a new business reality has emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing financial recovery. The fact is that organizations have vaulted years ahead to digitize at least some part of their business, value proposition and brand through moving online. For example, we have all seen retail stores shifting to online ordering and delivery,

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