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Your Voice, Your Face, Your Rights
AI can clone a face or mimic a voice in minutes. Here's how Canadian law currently protects likeness and voice, where the gaps remain, and what creators and brands should know before relying on it.
New Balance Sues Decathlon for Trademark Infringement Over ‘K’ Logo
New Balance’s lawsuit against Decathlon asks whether a stylized Kiprun logo looks too much like New Balance’s famous N mark. The dispute highlights why trademark risk depends on consumer perception, context, and the overall marketplace impression.
Apple Sues OpenAI: Trade Secrets, NDAs, and AI Training Data
Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI highlights how trade secrets, NDAs, and unauthorized AI training data now collide in product development and business risk.
7-Eleven v. Nike: What sneakers say about trademarks and brand identity
A new 7-Eleven v. Nike lawsuit highlights how trademark law can reach far beyond logos, serving as a timely reminder to clear colour, design, and branding before launch.
Beyond the $1B Headline: How Disney Turned Its IP into an Equity Play
Disney is being compensated entirely in stock warrants for its character rights. This isn’t just a licensing deal. It is a bet that generative AI will be so valuable that trading immediate IP revenue for upside in the AI company itself is worth the risk.
Disney-OpenAI: What the $1B Licensing Deal Means for Creator IP
Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year, $1 billion licensing deal that fundamentally redefines how IP holders negotiate with AI platforms.
Sneak & Desist: The Toronto Trademark Battle Every Business Should Know
You might’ve heard by now that Sneaky Dee’s, in an attempt to rally fans and promote its World Series watch party, used the official Blue Jays logo and images of players in its social media posts.
Behind the Curtain: Taylor Swift’s Legal Blueprint
With the world buzzing about Taylor Swift's latest album release, it's easy to get lost in the music, the marketing, and the lore. But for creators, influencers, and entrepreneurs, the real masterclass is her business strategy.
The Viral Concert Clip: Guide to Live Performance Copyright
For the average social media user and content creators alike, understanding the copyright implications of recording and posting live concert footage online is essential.
Eminem vs. Meta (Part II): Protecting Your Work in the Digital Age
The Eminem vs. Meta lawsuit reignites the debate surrounding platform accountability for copyrighted content. This case appears to allege direct infringement by Meta's own features and a failure to address prior complaints.
Eminem vs. Meta (Part I): Music Copyright in the Digital Age
Eminem's music publishing company has filed a significant lawsuit against Meta, seeking over $100 million in damages. This major legal dispute highlights critical questions about intellectual property rights, and digital licensing.
The Taylor Swift Story: A Masterclass in Intellectual Property
Learn how Taylor Swift's fight for her masters offers vital lessons in IP, M&A, and contract law. The music industry, a vibrant tapestry of artistic expression and commercial enterprise, often becomes a battleground for ownership and control.
Hidden Legal Risks in Your Brand Deals (Part I)
When it comes to content creation, these are the biggest legal challenges my clients face, which span across a range of issues related to intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and the ever-evolving digital landscape.
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