Meena Alnajar is an IPilogue Senior Editor, IP Innovation Clinic Senior Fellow and 3L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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On November 9, IP Osgoode, Reichman University and Microsoft hosted the first in-person Bracing for Impact Conference since 2019. The conference focussed on “The Future of AI for Society.” While AI is full of exciting possibilities, real-world application and integration are relatively nascent. Implementing AI technology in society requires complex interdisciplinary engagement between engineers, social scientists, application area experts, policymakers, users, and impacted communities. At the conference, an esteemed lineup of speakers across disciplines discussed the forms that interdisciplinary collaboration could take and how AI can help shape a more just, equitable, healthy, and sustainable future.

Spot was one of many unforgettable guests at IP Osgoode’s Bracing for Impact Conference. A four-legged metal friend, Spot is an inspection robot from Boston Dynamics that explores hazardous spaces to capture digital images and generate mapping data. Currently, Spot is used by , Boston Dynamics’ North American partner. Spot is tasked with gathering data in hazardous spaces, such as construction sites and mines. The hope is that Spot can reduce harm and liability that stem from working in dangerous spaces. Spot has pre-assigned walking routes over huge expanses. While walking, Spot can take images through a mounted camera. We watched Spot scan a symbol resembling a QR code on the wall before completing its pathway. Spot also avoided obstacles, such as a large box in its way, by walking over the obstacle, walking backwards, or walking around it. MFE Inspection Solutions has other inspection drones that create 3D maps, but Spot was the four-legged star of the conference, with the flexible limbs necessary to enter these spaces and promote workplace safety.

The Bracing for Impact Conference closed with two impactful announcements: the launch of 91��ɫ’s Center for AI and Society (CAIS) and the IP Osgoode David Vaver Medal of Excellence in Intellectual Property Law Award Ceremony.

Launch of the 91��ɫ Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Society

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, Vice President of Research and Innovation at 91��ɫ, introduced the Centre for AI and Society. Given that 91��ɫ has an edge in its application of AI in its academic programs, this Centre is dedicated to addressing AI’s ethical issues to ensure AI is applied to society’s benefit. Directors Professor , Associate Professor at Osgoode, and Professor , Professor and 91��ɫ Research Chair in human and computer vision, lead the centre. The Centre is the positive result of 91��ɫ’s AI Task Force, whose report “Fostering the Future of AI” demonstrated that an organized research unit was needed to examine AI’s impacts on society. The Centre brings members from seven faculties together to understand AI’s potential, mitigate AI’s risks, and make AI use more inclusive. The Centre is currently partnered with Microsoft and is a collaborative mission that will hopefully expand to include more members to investigate how AI can empower society.

IP Osgoode David Vaver Medal of Excellence in Intellectual Property Law Award Ceremony

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For the first time since 2018, the IP Osgoode David Vaver Medal of Excellence in Intellectual Property Law was presented in person. This award recognizes students who are involved with and committed to IP law during their time at Osgoode. Toronto-based artist and designer for the Royal Canadian Mint designed the medal. The Honourable Justice Rothstein and Professor Vaver presented the award. Justice Rothstein remarked, “medals and awards are named after people for a reason; this one carries Professor Vaver’s name … he is one of the foremost academics of our generation.” Justice Rothstein highlighted Professor Vaver’s achievements, such as being cited 23 times by the Supreme Court of Canada, an impressive feat considering how few IP cases are argued at that level.

Each recipient offered reflections on the award and hopes to engage with AI in their future career. The 2019 recipient, Aviv Gaon, remarked that the medal reflects the highlights of his rich academic journey. The 2020 recipient, Ian Stedman, pointed out that AI has tremendous potential to help those with rare diseases. The 2021 recipient, Ryan Wong, hopes to exude some of Professor Vaver’s qualities, such as his rigour and spirit. Wong urged us to be ready to tackle complicated issues as we approach the inevitable: the inclusion of AI in our society. This year’s recipient, Bonnie Hassanzadeh, told the audience that IP Osgoode helped her find purpose and commitment in her law student experience and she looks forward to the future of AI and precision medicine.

Professor Vaver concluded the ceremony with a reminder: In IP law, you cannot be a hedgehog, a creature who knows only to roll into a ball. Rather, we must be foxes, remaining flexible and knowing many things deeply. This award serves as a reminder to be creative and invested in new ideas, as these skills are essential in the practice of IP law.

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Tasks

Students will be considered in two broad categories:

• One student will be part of an interdisciplinary 91��ɫ research team;
• Additional positions are available for further intellectual property research

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 2022 to August 2022, with a possibility of continuing on for the 2022/2023 academic year.

The successful candidates will receive compensation and should be available to work full-time.

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).

to��iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca��by��April 8, 2022.

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

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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

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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

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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)
• ��é���ܳ�é
• 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 Editor��position, 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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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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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 working��on 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 to��provide 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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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 91��ɫ and the Student Success Office are joining forces to offer 91��ɫ 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 91��ɫ 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:
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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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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).

to��iposgoode@osgoode.yorku.ca��by��March 19, 2021.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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)
• ��é���ܳ�é
• 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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Isaac has already garnered attention from some big names, as he was featured on Thursday's YFile Newsletter! Read what they had to say about him . And for a quick demonstration of how Isaac works, check out the video below:

You can find more information about the event, as well as full bios about our panelists, on our page.

Registration is still open until 11:30 am, so click to reserve your spot. In case you are not registered, or having some trouble with the Zoom link, the event will also be broadcast live on and will be available for viewing after the event ends.

We look forward to seeing you at 12:30 and hope you enjoy the show!

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, the Bergerons’ gift will create 100 fellowships over the next ten years to support 91��ɫ students in STEM majors who show great promise and leadership potential. In addition to one of a kind experience, graduates of the Bergeron Science and Technology program will earn a Bergeron Distinction in Entrepreneurship and New Ventures and the top two scholars will be awarded the Bergeron Entrepreneur Medal. Both the distinction and medal will be recognized at graduation.

Douglas Bergeron is currently the CEO and largest shareholder of , and was born in Windsor, Ontario. He obtained his undergraduate degree at 91��ɫ in 1983, with a major in computer science. His wife, Sandra Bergeron, is a venture partner with , a director of and , chairman of , and a highly regarded female technology leader in Silicon Valley.

IP Osgoode applauds this investment in the next generation of entrepreneurial engineers and looks forward to supporting 91��ɫ's students on the intellectual property and technology front.

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