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The House of Cards Crumbles: Why the Bell Media Layoffs and Government’s Failed Media Policy are Connected

Michael Geist

In fact, in 2011 I wrote about how this was likely to become a major issue for Canadian broadcasters dependent on licensing U.S. In fact, in 2011 I wrote about how this was likely to become a major issue for Canadian broadcasters dependent on licensing U.S. This was back in 2011.

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gold buyer's "up to 90%" payment claims were plausibly misleading

43(B)log

In 2010, the Today Show—a morning television show aired on the NBC network—aired a segment in which it mailed a single item of gold to ten different mail-in precious metals dealers and compared the prices offered. The parties compete in the market for buying gold from ordinary people. That’s a question of fact.

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Four Tet’s Successful Royalty Battle: Are Changes Coming in the Music Industry for Royalty Payment?

IPilogue

For licences, it was understood that the third party licensing the music, such as for a movie, television show, or advertisement, would take on the extra costs, allowing for an artist to receive a higher royalty rate from the record label. Artists have typically disagreed with this and insist that this type of royalty model is unfair.

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Despite likely confusion and presumption of irreparable harm, delay dooms old USFL's PI bid

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He also hosted a reunion and golf tournament in 2007 and engaged in other referential activities; he managed royalties from the licensed USFL apparel from 2011-2021. They have also entered into numerous business partnerships and relationships for ticketing, advertising and apparel sales.” Plaintiff’s 1980s USFL registrations lapsed.

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IP Report 2021

LexBlog IP

Over the past decade, standard patent applications have shown an overall upward trend, with 2020 filings up 15% from 2011. Over the past decade, standard patent applications have shown an overall upward trend, with 2020 filings up 15% from 2011. Class 35 Advertising (14 370) +3. Standard Patent Applications and Grants.

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False endorsement remains broader than many state ROP laws

43(B)log

In a 2011 presentation, Walkowicz discussed their work on NASA’s Kepler Mission studying the constellation Lyra, including the constellation’s brightest star, called Vega.” Yes: They plausibly pled “a commercial interest in giving scientific presentations, appearing on scientific television shows, and participating in science-related events.”

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2021 IP Year in Review

IPilogue

Our hard-working students and community members published more than twice as many articles than in 2020 and the most articles in a calendar year since 2011. common law) trademarks recognized under the Trademarks Act may appear on public signs, posters, and commercial advertising in Quebec, in languages exclusively other than French.

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