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Podcast, “Plagiarism and copyright: When the law takes the stage”, World Intellectual Property Day 2025: I.P. and Music

Halifax Partner Daniela Bassan, K.C. recently joined the Canadian Intellectual Property Office for a podcast titled Plagiarism and copyright: When the law takes the stage.

In the conversation, Daniela explores three famous copyright disputes in music history, featuring Sarah McLachlan, Taylor Swift, and Ed Sheeran, and what they can teach musicians today about intellectual property protections. Each case offers a unique takeaway on originality, ownership, and how artists can navigate potential copyright disputes.

Listen here.

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