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Stability AI Successfully Defends Getty Images' U.K. Copyright Infringement Claim

The U.K. High Court ruled that Stable Diffusion is not infringing despite being trained on potentially copyrighted works.

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Copyright Laws And Regulations Canada 2026

The Canadian Copyright Act grants protection to any published or unpublished original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, as well as any compilation of the foregoing, and to performers' performances, sound recordings and communication signals.

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Miller Thomson LLP

Understanding IP Infringement Risk In Typeface Use In AI-Generated Content

In the world of design, typefaces and fonts are essential tools that help convey a brand's identity, evoke emotions and communicate messages effectively.

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Bennett Jones LLP

The Ariel Problem: I Lost My Voice And I Want It Back

Some may recall the news of May 2024 that actress Scarlett Johansson was embroiled in a legal dispute with OpenAI because the company released a voice for its ChatGPT assistant, "Sky," which sounded strangely similar to her own.

Canada Commercial

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Réglementation de l'hypertrucage par le droit d'auteur : L'approche préconisée par le Danemark conviendrait-elle au Canada?

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Miller Thomson LLP

The Implications Of AI On Performance Marketing

Canada Media & IT

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Bennett Jones LLP

Street Art And Moral Rights: Quebec Court Finds Moral Rights Violation For Obstructed View Of Mural

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McMillan LLP

AI And Copyright - Who Owns AI-generated Content? (Podcast)

Canada Technology

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Fasken

The Data Beneath The Skull: Neurodata In The Algorithmic Age

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Gowling WLG

The Tort Of Misuse Of Copyright: A Viable Defence

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Cassels

Regulating Deepfakes Through Copyright: Would Denmark's Proposed Approach Be Right For Canada?

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Miller Thomson LLP

Robots Rejected: Canada Denies AI As Patent Inventor

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

AI And Copyright - AI-generated Deepfakes And The Law (Podcast)

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Fasken

Copyright Comparative Guide

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Marks & Clerk

Fall Tax Briefing: Trust Tax Structures, Mutual Fund Trust Eligibility, Director Liability And More

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Significant Amendments Announced To The Accord Acts – Final Update

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Cox & Palmer

The Sad State Of The Duty To Mitigate

Canada Employment

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

The CRA Voluntary Disclosure Program: A Guide For The Canadian Taxpayer

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

A Canadian Tax Lawyer's Updated Guide On Non-Resident Trusts In Canada

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

A legal guide to developing and using artificial intelligence.

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

From Red Carpet To Rights: Top 5 IP Considerations For TIFF Goers

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) isn't just a red carpet for filmmakers – it's a global marketplace where content creators, distributors, investors, business professionals...

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Lenczner Slaght LLP

Federal Court Imposes Jail Time In Copyright Infringement Case

In a recent decision by the Federal Court (or the "Court"), Bell Media Inc. et al. v. Marshall Macciacchera dba Smoothstreams.tv et al., 2025 FC 1378 ("Macciacchera"), Chief Justice...

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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

Copyright and AI is a three-part podcast series from Fasken's Perspectives podcast, exploring how Canadian law is grappling with the rise of generative artificial intelligence.

Canada Technology

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Fasken

Federal Court Strikes Software Copyright Infringement Claim For Lack Of Standing

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Gowling WLG

Legal Considerations For Live Streaming Content In Canada: What You Need To Know

Canada Media & IT

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Edwards Creative Law

"Live Forever": Ownership And Usage Of Concert Photos

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Cassels

AI's Impact On Intellectual Property Rights And Enforcement

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Gowling WLG

USA Intellectual Property Law Comparison: Basics That Canadian Businesses Need To Know

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Brunet & Co

Ongoing Income Streams After Death: How To Address Royalties In Estate Planning And Administration

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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP

Canada vs. Asia: Key Differences In Intellectual Property Laws You Must Know

BC

Brunet & Co

Why Canada Is On The USA IP Watch List?

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Brunet & Co

Generative AI In The Music Industry: Current State Of Affairs

Canada Technology

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Edwards Creative Law

Legal Considerations For Influencers In Canada: What You Need To Know

Canada Media & IT

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Edwards Creative Law

Canada vs. Asia: Key Differences In Intellectual Property Laws You Must Know

In today's global economy, businesses, entrepreneurs, and creatives frequently operate across borders.

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Brunet & Co

Why Canada Is On The USA IP Watch List?

The U.S. Special 301 Report is an annual review conducted by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) that evaluates the intellectual property (IP) protection and enforcement practices of U.S. trading partners.

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Brunet & Co

Generative AI In The Music Industry: Current State Of Affairs

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been and continues to be one of the biggest topics of conversation in the music industry since the advent of digital music distribution.

Canada Technology

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Edwards Creative Law

Legal Considerations For Influencers In Canada: What You Need To Know

As the digital age continues to grow, businesses continue rely on individuals to market goods and services through their followers across social media platforms.

Canada Media & IT

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Edwards Creative Law

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

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Edwards Creative Law

AI Training Copies Blessed As "Fair Use" By U.S. Court – Can A Similar Path Be Forged In Canada?

Judge Alsup's summary judgement order in Bartz v Anthropic PBC1 released June 23, 2025 is making waves in the copyright and AI world. The order, issued out of the United States District Court...

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Smart & Biggar

Compelling Third-Party Disclosure: The Power Of Norwich Orders

People often find themselves in a situation where they have been wronged and want to seek legal recourse but struggle to identify the wrongdoer, locate evidence they need, or even trace money that was taken from them.

Canada Litigation

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McKercher LLP

Hollywood vs. AI: Disney And Universal Launch Landmark Copyright Suit

On June 11, 2025, The Walt Disney Company ("Disney") and Universal Pictures ("Universal") filed a joint copyright infringement lawsuit against AI image generator Midjourney...

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Aird & Berlis LLP

The Popularity Of Buying Local And Its Impact On Trademarks

In recent years, local trademarks and products have been attracting growing interest from consumers. This trend can be explained by the ability of local players to better understand...

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BCF Business Law

La popularité croissante de l'achat local et l'impact sur les marques de commerce

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BCF Business Law

A Creative's Legacy: The Reversion Of Copyright And Considerations For Estate Planning And Administration

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Alexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP

Coup d'œil sur les nouvelles règles de PIO concernant le financement des services juridiques en PI pour les entreprises de l'Ontario

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Miller Thomson LLP

Technology Law: A Comprehensive Annual Review 2024-2025

Canada Technology

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Incidence de l'IA sur le droit canadien

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

IP Licensing Primer Part Three: Term And Termination

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MLT Aikins LLP

From Agriculture To Autos: What Right To Repair Means For Business

BJ

Bennett Jones LLP

The United States Trade Representative Criticizes Canada's IP Enforcement Regime

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Cassels

Copyright In The Age Of AI: Legal Tensions And Emerging Cases

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MLT Aikins LLP

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

IP Assets: A Guide To Maximizing Your Portfolio's Value

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Gowling WLG

Thomson Reuters Wins An Early AI Copyright Battle For Use Of Headnotes In Training Of Computer Models

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Gilbert's LLP

The AI And Copyright Dilemma: Can Machines Be Authors?

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Gilbert's LLP

Key Steps To Developing An Intellectual Property Strategy

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Parlee McLaws

Basic Style Or Original Work? Social Media Influencers And The Line Between Style And Copyright Infringement

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Smart & Biggar

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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)

EC

Edwards Creative Law

The YouTube-ification Of Canadian Copyright Law (Video)

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Procido LLP

Can AI Be An Inventor On A Patent Or Author Of A Copyrighted Work?

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

IP For Life Sciences Startups: Protecting Your Most Valuable Assets (Video)

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Gowling WLG

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