yorku Archives - IPOsgoode /osgoode/iposgoode/tag/yorku/ An Authoritive Leader in IP Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:00:42 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 IPilogue Summer 2021 Team - DEADLINE EXTENDED! /osgoode/iposgoode/2021/03/30/ipilogue-summer-2021-team-deadline-extended/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 13:00:42 +0000 https://www.iposgoode.ca/?p=36961 The post IPilogue Summer 2021 Team - DEADLINE EXTENDED! appeared first on IPOsgoode.

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We are extending the application deadline for the IPilogue's Summer Term until Monday, April 5. We are still looking for a Senior IPilogue Editor and for IPilogue Writers, so please reach out if you would like to join the team.

Descriptions of the available positions are reproduced below, with details for applying at the bottom of the page:

Senior IPilogue Editors

Senior IPilogue Editors review contributors’ content before it is approved by the Managing Editor and posted by the Content Manager on the website.

Benefits:

  • Profile on our website
  • Byline with photo on the articles that you contribute
  • Access to forum where you can share ideas with IPilogue Contributors
  • Name included on the website’s main menu with a page dedicated to your contributions

Responsibilities:

  • Revise, edit, and proofread content from IPilogue Writers and Guest Writers to ensure both a neutral perspective and high-quality writing
  • Content will be divided between Senior Editors
  • Contribute a minimum of 1 article per month
  • Keep track of content reviewed and update Managing Editor and Content Manager about progress
  • Liaise with Writers about clarifications and corrections needed for articles

Qualifications:

  • Exemplary revising, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Strong writing, research, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong organization and communication skills, including providing regular updates
  • Ability to meet deadlines and turnaround work quickly
  • Interest in learning about IP law and Technology issues
  • Respect/openness for differing opinions and evidence-based issue analysis
  • Preference will be given to:
    • Osgoode JD or LL.M students
    • Writers who have actively contributed to the IPilogue in the past

IPilogue Writers

IPilogue Writers will be in charge of contributing timely articles related to IP law, technology, and related legal issues to the blog.

Benefits:

  • Profile on our website
  • Byline with photo on the articles that you contribute
  • Access to forum where you can share ideas with other Contributors
  • Name included on the website’s main menu with a link to your articles

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute at least 1 article every 2 weeks (for a minimum of 8 articles over the summer); Writers may contribute more articles earlier in the summer to be spaced out over the term
  • Keep track of articles written

Qualifications:

  • Exemplary writing, research, and analysis skills
  • Interest in learning about IP law and technology issues
  • Respect/openness for differing opinions and evidence-based issue analysis
  • Preference will be given to:
    • Osgoode JD or LL.M students
    • Writers who have actively contributed to the IPilogue in the past

Application Details

Please submit the following documents to iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca:

  • Cover letter (outline your interest in IP law, as well as your relevant writing/editing experience)
  • éܳé
  • Updated Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
  • Writing Sample: a 750 word (max) blog article about an IP issue

All positions are part-time and voluntary, running from May-August 2021 with the possibility of continuing during the 2021/2022 academic year.

If you are applying for a Senior IPilogue Editorposition, please address whether you would be interested in an IPilogue Writer position if you are not hired as a Senior IPilogue Editor. If your application is chosen for further consideration, you will also be required to complete a short editing exercise after you apply.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only contact those selected for an interview.

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A Year in the Life of Three Oxford Moot Finalists /osgoode/iposgoode/2021/03/22/a-year-in-the-life-of-three-oxford-moot-finalists/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 16:00:41 +0000 https://www.iposgoode.ca/?p=36909 The post A Year in the Life of Three Oxford Moot Finalists appeared first on IPOsgoode.

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Osgoode Hall Law School’s Oxford IP moot team has boldly gone where no Ozzie has gone before at the 18th Annual Oxford International Intellectual Property Law Moot, and it was a heck of a ride.

At the beginning of 2020, when the team was first scheduled to compete, compulsory licensing seemed like a fun thought experiment and a great theoretical moot problem about balancing IP rights and public health. It quickly became an eerily relevant issue as the world rapidly shut down and essential medical items like masks, gloves, and ventilators became precious commodities. Doors stayed shut, Wi-Fi capacity limits got tested, and in the wake of the initial disbelief that the world was collectively at war with the most covert of enemies, there was little room to feel disappointment about the cancellation of the competition. As the months wore on, and a new normalcy crystallized, the team got word that the competition was back on, and that the 2020 competitors were invited to return. Two of the team members came back, and a third joined ranks in January of 2021.

The moot organizers pivoted to a Zoom format and accommodated its largest set of teams to date, with 32 schools battling for the title. The first day entailed a virtual welcome ceremony. Moments after the team’s alarm clocks screamed to life at 6:30 am, each member logged into Zoom, sleepy-eyed and afflicted with the most serious cases of bed head. As the organizer scrolled through the competing teams’ slides, it slowly became apparent that Osgoode had miscalculated. Slide after slide passed through the platform, with many a suit and rarely a smile. Then Osgoode’s slide came roaring in with a beaver, a moose, and what appeared to be a team member drinking maple syrup straight from the bottle. Whatever impression they made, the Ozzies quickly made it clear that they meant business.

The preliminaries were also no laughing matter, as the competition was fierce. Thankfully, Osgoode was blessed with the platinum package for coaching and the preliminaries were passed through with a breeze. As the team advanced on, excitement in the Osgoode community rose. The team entered the final match, buttressed with support from all angles in the Oz community, the IP space, and from their collective friends and family. The online format uniquely allowed all supporters to watch their team in action, and we felt the love. While Osgoode ultimately lost out in the grand final, the opportunity to experience this competition was a big “W”.

To our 2020 team member, Julianna Felendzer, we hope we did you proud. Thanks for helping us secure the invite to the oral rounds!

To our coaches Jennifer Davidson, Stephen Selznick, Any Obando and Giuseppina D’Agostino, we are forever grateful for your dedication and your support, especially when it was just a “hair toss, check your nails” kind of day!

Co-written by Anna Morrish, Alex Dumais, and Karin Kazakevich, 2021 Oxford International Intellectual Property Law Moot Runners Up

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Summer 2021 IP Innovation Clinic Fellows /osgoode/iposgoode/2021/03/16/call-for-applications-summer-2021-ip-innovation-clinic-fellows/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:00:25 +0000 https://www.iposgoode.ca/?p=36843 The post CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Summer 2021 IP Innovation Clinic Fellows appeared first on IPOsgoode.

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IP Osgoode’s Innovation Clinic (the “IP Clinic”), is seeking law students to assist entrepreneurs and start- up organizations with their innovation and commercialization activities. Under the supervision of lawyers from Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Bereskin & Parr LLP and OWN Innovation, Clinic Fellows help clients take the first steps towards protecting their intellectual property. This is a great opportunity to build a connection with firms in a client-facing role while earning OPIR hours.

Positions Available: Innovation Clinic Fellows (2-3 positions).

Students will mostly assist clients with patent or trademark law matters. Their remaining time will be spent workingon other IP and start-up business related needs as they arise. Tasks may include:

  • Patent prior art searches;
  • Trade-mark searches;
  • Other tasks as assigned and supervised by the supervising lawyer.

Term: Summer 2021 with the possibility of extension for the school year of 2021/2022.

Commitment: This is a part-time, OPIR qualifying, volunteer position. Fellows are expected toprovide approximately 2-3 hours a week with opportunity expand.

Training: While a general understanding of intellectual property law is helpful, interest is more critical.

Qualifications:

  • Fellows must be Osgoode Hall Law School students.
  • An interest in IP law, technology and commercialization law.
  • Responsiveness and a commitment to client service.
  • Attention to detail and ability to write clearly and concisely.
  • Excellent time-management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Application Process:

Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2021 at 8 am

Please provide the following materials via email (subject: Application: IP Innovation Clinic Fellow) to iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca:

  • One page cover letter. Please outline your interests in IP law in addition to other areas of interest. For reference, see current fellow bios.
  • A copy of your résumé.
  • Unofficial grades, if available

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021 – HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKET /osgoode/iposgoode/2021/03/15/collision-conference-2021-how-to-claim-your-free-ticket/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 19:00:12 +0000 https://www.iposgoode.ca/?p=36841 The post COLLISION CONFERENCE 2021 – HOW TO CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKET appeared first on IPOsgoode.

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COURTESY OF INNOVATION YORK ENTREPRENEURSHIP

This post was originally published on YSpace.

The Collision Conference is North America’s fastest growing tech conference – taking a forward-looking approach to connect the tech industry with every other industry in the world. Typically, attendees must pay $79 to attend this annual event. For the second year in a row, Innovation York and the Student Success Office are joining forces to offer York students the exclusive opportunity to claim one free ticket (with 100 total tickets available on a first-come, first-served basis). The event will take place on April 20-22, 2021.

To claim your free ticket, you must become a 첥Ƶ Digital Ambassador!

To become a YU Digital Ambassador: complete the 3 steps, and the form below by 11:59pm – Friday March 26, 2021.

  1. Follow at least 2 of these accounts on Instagram: @yspaceyu, @ellawomenyu, @schulichstartups, @bestlassonde, @studentlifeyu, @yorkulaps, @c4.capstone, @lassondeschool, @collisionconfhq or follow @IPOsgoode on Twitter
  2. Subscribe to at least 1 of these newsletters:
    1. (scroll to the bottom)
  3. Post your best startup/business idea on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook with the hashtags #YUDigitalAmbassador and #CollisionFromHome and tag @yspaceyu and @collisionconfhq (@CollisionHQ on Twitter and @collisionconf on Facebook)

Once you have completed the 3 steps above, to receive your FREE 2021 Collision Ticket.

Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while quantities last, so act fast!

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Summer 2021 Research Assistants /osgoode/iposgoode/2021/03/12/call-for-applications-summer-research-assistants/ Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:00:40 +0000 https://www.iposgoode.ca/?p=36811 The post CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - Summer 2021 Research Assistants appeared first on IPOsgoode.

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Professors Giuseppina D’Agostino and David Vaver are seekingJD Research Assistants to assist in intellectual property law research in Summer 2021 as well as other research in IP, with a particular emphasis on copyright, with an early May start date.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must be currently enrolled as a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.

All applicants must possess strong grades, exemplary organizational skills, be proficient in legal research and writing, and have a strong interest in intellectual property law.

Term

May 2021 to August 2021, with a possibility of continuing on for the 2021/2022 academic year.

The successful candidates will receive compensation.

Application Procedure

To apply, please submit:

  1. A cover letter;
  2. A copy of your resume;
  3. A copy of your grades (can be unofficial grades; please include any previous degrees); and
  4. A sample of your written work on any topic of your choice (please limit to 3-5 pages).

toiposgoode@osgoode.yorku.cabyMarch 19, 2021.

We thank all applicants in advance, only those students who will be interviewed will be contacted.

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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Join the Summer 2021 IPilogue Team /osgoode/iposgoode/2021/03/03/call-for-applications-join-the-summer-2021-ipilogue-team/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.iposgoode.ca/?p=36716 The post CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Join the Summer 2021 IPilogue Team appeared first on IPOsgoode.

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We are pleased to announce the call for our Summer 2021 IPilogue Team. This summer, we are modifying our structure to increase student opportunities and increase content on our website. If you are passionate about writing or editing, or you are interested in building your presence or being published in IP law, this is a great opportunity for you.

We are looking to hire Senior IPilogue Editors, IPilogue Writers, and a Content Manager.

Senior IPilogue Editors (2 positions available)

Senior IPilogue Editors review contributors’ content before it is approved by the Managing Editor and posted by the Content Manager on the website.

Term: May - August 2021

Benefits:

  • Profile on our website
  • Byline with photo on the articles that you contribute
  • Access to forum where you can share ideas with IPilogue Contributors
  • Name included on the website’s main menu with a page dedicated to your contributions

Responsibilities:

  • Revise, edit, and proofread content from IPilogue Writers and Guest Writers to ensure both a neutral perspective and high-quality writing
  • Content will be divided between both Senior Editors
  • Contribute a minimum of 1 article per month
  • Keep track of content reviewed and update Managing Editor and Content Manager about progress
  • Liaise with Writers about clarifications and corrections needed for articles

Qualifications:

  • Exemplary revising, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Strong writing, research, and critical thinking skills
  • Strong organization and communication skills, including providing regular updates
  • Ability to meet deadlines and turnaround work quickly
  • Interest in learning about IP law and Technology issues
  • Respect/openness for differing opinions and evidence-based issue analysis
  • Preference will be given to:
    • Osgoode JD or LL.M students
    • Writers who have actively contributed to the IPilogue in the past

IPilogue Writers (up to 15 positions available)

IPilogue Writers will be in charge of contributing timely articles related to IP law, technology, and related legal issues to the blog.

Term: May 2021 – August 2021

Benefits:

  • Profile on our website
  • Byline with photo on the articles that you contribute
  • Access to forum where you can share ideas with other Contributors
  • Name included on the website’s main menu with a link to your articles

Responsibilities:

  • Contribute at least 1 article every 2 weeks (for a minimum of 8 articles over the summer); Writers may contribute more articles earlier in the summer to be spaced out over the term
  • Keep track of articles written

Qualifications:

  • Exemplary writing, research, and analysis skills
  • Interest in learning about IP law and technology issues
  • Respect/openness for differing opinions and evidence-based issue analysis
  • Preference will be given to:
    • Osgoode JD or LL.M students
    • Writers who have actively contributed to the IPilogue in the past

Content Manager (1 position available)

The Content Manager is responsible for preparing all content to post on the website and making sure that we have enough content each week.

Term: May 2021 – August 2021

Benefits:

  • Profile on our website
  • Byline with photo on the articles that you contribute
  • Access to forum where you can share ideas with other IPilogue Writers and Guest Writers

Responsibilities:

  • Preparing articles for publication on the IP Osgoode website (including tags and categories)
  • Finding or preparing images to accompany articles
  • Co-ordinating between Senior IPilogue Editors, Managing Editor, and IPilogue Writers or Guest Writers as necessary

Qualifications

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to meet tight deadlines and adapt to changes
  • Interest in learning about IP law and technology issues
  • Respect/openness for differing opinions and evidence-based issue analysis
  • Preference will be given to:
    • Osgoode JD or LL.M students
    • Writers who have actively contributed to the IPilogue in the past

Application Details

The deadline to apply for all positions is Friday, March 26, 2021. To submit your application, please send the following documents to iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca:

  • Cover letter (outline your interest in IP law, as well as your relevant writing/editing experience)
  • éܳé
  • Updated Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
  • Writing Sample: a 750 word (max) blog article about an IP issue

Please note that all positions are part-time and voluntary. Please include in the subject line which position you are applying for. If you are interested in more than one position, you may tailor your application to the position that you are most interested in, but please indicate in your email all positions to which you are interested in applying.

If you are applying for a Senior IPilogue Editor position, please address whether you would be interested in an IPilogue Writer position should you not be hired as a Senior IPilogue Editor. If your application is chosen for further consideration, you will also be required to complete a short editing exercise after you apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest. We will only

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