Founded in 1984, the Intellectual Property Journal (IPJ) covers matters relating to all aspects of Intellectual Property such as patents, trade-marks, copyright, designs, trade secrets, and related areas such as privacy. The focus of the journal is on Canadian material with a mix of comparative and  international  law  content.  The  IPJ  contains  articles,  opinions,  book  reviews,  case commentaries  and  writings  on  legal  developments  around  the  world.  The  IPJ  accepts submissions  from  any  interested  parties,  including  students,  provided  that  they  meet  a  high standard of scholarly rigour.
The Journal, edited by Professor Giuseppina D’Agostino, is published by Carswell (three times per year.
Professor D’Agostino invites Osgoode law students to apply for the student editor positions. These editors will be responsible for reviewing and arranging for the peer review of journal articles, providing feedback to those who have submitted papers to the journal and coordinating logistical matters, including communicating with authors regarding deadlines and other journal policies.Â
Term: Â Fall Semester (September 2021)
Time Demands: Â Â Approx. 1-2 hrs per week
Qualifications:
- An interest in learning about current IP law and technology issues
- Ability to write in a concise and clear manner
- Excellent organizational skills
Application Process:
Please provide via email to iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca by Friday, May 14, 2021 the following materials:
- One-page cover letter (briefly outlining your interests in IP law)
- Copy of your resume and grades
Please send any questions you may have to: iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca