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    Andrew C. Alleyne
    Lawyer
    Andrew C. Alleyne was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Andrew C. Alleyne

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2017
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Naïm Alexandre Antaki
    Lawyer
    Naïm Alexandre Antaki was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Naïm Alexandre Antaki

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2022
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Paul Armitage
    Lawyer
    Paul Armitage was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Paul Armitage

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Biotechnology Law Privacy and Data Security Law Technology Law Intellectual Property Law Information Technology Law
    Jocelyn Auger
    Lawyer
    Jocelyn Auger was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Jocelyn Auger

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Richard Austin
    Lawyer
    Richard Austin was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Richard Austin

    Deeth Williams Wall LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law Technology Law
    Karam Bayrakal
    Lawyer
    Karam Bayrakal was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Karam Bayrakal

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2020
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Vincent Bergeron
    Lawyer
    Vincent Bergeron was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Vincent Bergeron

    Robic LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Québec, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Intellectual Property Law
    Ally Bharmal
    Lawyer
    Ally Bharmal was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Ally Bharmal

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Information Technology Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Technology Law
    Eric Boehm
    Lawyer
    Eric Boehm was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Eric Boehm

    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Cannabis Law Information Technology Law Technology Law
    David Canton
    Lawyer
    David Canton was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    David Canton

    Harrison Pensa LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      London, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law
    Duncan C. Card
    Lawyer
    Duncan C. Card was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Duncan C. Card

    Bennett Jones LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Ronald L. "Ron" Coke
    Lawyer
    Ronald L. "Ron" Coke was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Ronald L. "Ron" Coke

    Taylor McCaffrey LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Winnipeg, Manitoba
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Regina M. Corrigan
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    Regina M. Corrigan was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Regina M. Corrigan

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    Stephen Cross
    Lawyer
    Stephen Cross was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Stephen Cross

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Ottawa, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Marie-Ève Côté
    Lawyer
    Marie-Ève Côté was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Marie-Ève Côté

    Robic LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    Jean-Nicolas Delage
    Lawyer
    Jean-Nicolas Delage was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Jean-Nicolas Delage

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Hélène Deschamps Marquis
    Lawyer
    Hélène Deschamps Marquis was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Hélène Deschamps Marquis

    Deloitte Legal Canada LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Keith T. Desjardins
    Lawyer
    Keith T. Desjardins was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Keith T. Desjardins

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Ottawa, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Robert A. "Rob" Fashler FCIArb
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    Robert A. "Rob" Fashler FCIArb was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Robert A. "Rob" Fashler FCIArb

    VanTek Intellectual Property LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law Intellectual Property Law
    Bruno Floriani
    Lawyer
    Bruno Floriani was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Bruno Floriani

    Lapointe Rosenstein Marchand Melançon s.e.n.c.r.l/LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Mireille Fontaine
    Lawyer
    Mireille Fontaine was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Mireille Fontaine

    BCF
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Biotechnology Law Venture Capital Law
    David Ford
    Lawyer
    David Ford was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    David Ford

    Clark Wilson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Bradley J. Freedman
    Lawyer
    Bradley J. Freedman was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Bradley J. Freedman

    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Intellectual Property Law Information Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law
    Maxime Gagné
    Lawyer
    Maxime Gagné was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Maxime Gagné

    St. Lawrence Law Firm LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law Entertainment Law
    Bruce N. Geiger
    Lawyer
    Bruce N. Geiger was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Bruce N. Geiger

    Miller Thomson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Edmonton, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Mergers and Acquisitions Law Technology Law Corporate Law
    Sanjay Goorachurn
    Lawyer
    Sanjay Goorachurn was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Sanjay Goorachurn

    Smart & Biggar
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    James P. Hatton, Q.C.
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    James P. Hatton, Q.C. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    James P. Hatton, Q.C.

    Farris LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2012
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Biotechnology Law Intellectual Property Law Corporate Law Technology Law
    Neil W. Henderson
    Lawyer
    Neil W. Henderson was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Neil W. Henderson

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2022
    • Location:
      Waterloo Region, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Robert "Rob" Hendry
    Lawyer
    Robert "Rob" Hendry was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Robert "Rob" Hendry

    Miller Thomson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Elisa Henry
    Lawyer
    Elisa Henry was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Elisa Henry

    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law
    Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter
    Lawyer
    Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Thomas K. "Tom" Hunter

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Waterloo Region, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Technology Law
    Michal Jaworski
    Lawyer
    Michal Jaworski was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Michal Jaworski

    Clark Wilson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2020
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Derek S. Keay
    Lawyer
    Derek S. Keay was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Derek S. Keay

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2010
    • Location:
      Ottawa, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Information Technology Law Technology Law
    James G. Kosa
    Lawyer
    James G. Kosa was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    James G. Kosa

    WeirFoulds LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2018
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law Technology Law Intellectual Property Law
    Victor Krichker
    Lawyer
    Victor Krichker was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Victor Krichker

    Bereskin & Parr LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2022
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Roger A.C. Kuypers
    Lawyer
    Roger A.C. Kuypers was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Roger A.C. Kuypers

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Marie Laure Leclercq Ad. E.
    Lawyer
    Marie Laure Leclercq Ad. E. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Marie Laure Leclercq Ad. E.

    De Grandpré Chait LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2016
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Brian Y. Lee
    Lawyer
    Brian Y. Lee was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Brian Y. Lee

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Lisa R. Lifshitz
    Lawyer
    Lisa R. Lifshitz was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Lisa R. Lifshitz

    Torkin Manes LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law Technology Law
    Theo C. Ling
    Lawyer
    Theo C. Ling was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Theo C. Ling

    Baker McKenzie LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2020
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    David C.N. Ma
    Lawyer
    David C.N. Ma was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    David C.N. Ma

    Blaney McMurtry LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2016
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      FinTech Practice Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Michael M. Macaulay
    Lawyer
    Michael M. Macaulay was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Michael M. Macaulay

    Lawson Lundell LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2018
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    R. Hector "Hector" MacKay-Dunn , Q.C.
    Lawyer
    R. Hector "Hector" MacKay-Dunn , Q.C. was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    R. Hector "Hector" MacKay-Dunn , Q.C.

    Farris LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Securities Law Technology Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Biotechnology Law
    Valerie C. "Val" Mann
    Lawyer
    Valerie C. "Val" Mann was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Valerie C. "Val" Mann

    Lawson Lundell LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2010
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Technology Law
    J. Fraser Mann
    Lawyer
    J. Fraser Mann was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    J. Fraser Mann

    Deeth Williams Wall LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Patrice Martin
    Lawyer
    Patrice Martin was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Patrice Martin

    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Mergers and Acquisitions Law Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Neil Melliship
    Lawyer
    Neil Melliship was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Neil Melliship

    Clark Wilson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2011
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law Intellectual Property Law
    Jean-Philippe Mikus
    Lawyer
    Jean-Philippe Mikus was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Jean-Philippe Mikus

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2017
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    Anthony A. "Tony" Morris QC
    Lawyer
    Anthony A. "Tony" Morris QC was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Anthony A. "Tony" Morris QC

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Information Technology Law Franchise Law Privacy and Data Security Law Technology Law
    Andrew S. Nunes
    Lawyer
    Andrew S. Nunes was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Andrew S. Nunes

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2018
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      FinTech Practice Information Technology Law Technology Law
    François Painchaud
    Lawyer
    François Painchaud was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    François Painchaud

    Robic LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law Information Technology Law
    W. Ian Palm
    Lawyer
    W. Ian Palm was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    W. Ian Palm

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2013
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Securities Law Private Funds Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Technology Law
    W. David "David" Petras
    Lawyer
    W. David "David" Petras was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    W. David "David" Petras

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2010
    • Location:
      Waterloo Region, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Technology Law
    Dario Pietrantonio
    Lawyer
    Dario Pietrantonio was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Dario Pietrantonio

    Robic LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    Roch Ripley
    Lawyer
    Roch Ripley was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Roch Ripley

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2019
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    Parna Sabet-Stephenson
    Lawyer
    Parna Sabet-Stephenson was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Parna Sabet-Stephenson

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2018
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law FinTech Practice Technology Law
    Virginia K. Schweitzer
    Lawyer
    Virginia K. Schweitzer was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Virginia K. Schweitzer

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Ottawa, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Mining Law Corporate Law Technology Law
    Monica Sharma
    Lawyer
    Monica Sharma was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Monica Sharma

    Clark Wilson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Elliott Simcoe
    Lawyer
    Elliott Simcoe was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Elliott Simcoe

    Smart & Biggar
    • Recognized Since: 2015
    • Location:
      Ottawa, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Technology Law
    Keith E. Spencer
    Lawyer
    Keith E. Spencer was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Keith E. Spencer

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law
    Nicolas St-Sauveur
    Lawyer
    Nicolas St-Sauveur was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Nicolas St-Sauveur

    BCF
    • Recognized Since: 2022
    • Location:
      Québec, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law
    Mike M. Stephens
    Lawyer
    Mike M. Stephens was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Mike M. Stephens

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2021
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Theodore "Ted" Sum
    Lawyer
    Theodore "Ted" Sum was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Theodore "Ted" Sum

    Smart & Biggar
    • Recognized Since: 2011
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Information Technology Law Technology Law Intellectual Property Law
    James T. Swanson
    Lawyer
    James T. Swanson was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    James T. Swanson

    Swanson Law
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Calgary, Alberta
    • Practice Areas:
      Privacy and Data Security Law Technology Law
    Marc A. Tremblay
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    Marc A. Tremblay was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Marc A. Tremblay

    Gowling WLG
    • Recognized Since: 2008
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Mergers and Acquisitions Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Venture Capital Law Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Carl Tremblay
    Lawyer
    Carl Tremblay was awarded 2022 "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Carl Tremblay

    Fasken
    • Recognized Since: 2010
    • Location:
      Québec, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Securities Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Technology Law Venture Capital Law
    André Vautour
    Lawyer
    André Vautour was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    André Vautour

    Lavery de Billy, L.L.P.
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Montréal, Quebec
    • Practice Areas:
      Corporate Law Information Technology Law Private Funds Law Technology Law Intellectual Property Law Energy Law Corporate Governance Practice
    Jeffrey Vicq
    Lawyer
    Jeffrey Vicq was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Jeffrey Vicq

    Clark Wilson LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2014
    • Location:
      Vancouver, British Columbia
    • Practice Areas:
      Intellectual Property Law Information Technology Law Technology Law
    Amy-Lynne Williams
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    Amy-Lynne Williams was awarded "Lawyer of the Year" in

    Amy-Lynne Williams

    Deeth Williams Wall LLP
    • Recognized Since: 2006
    • Location:
      Toronto, Ontario
    • Practice Areas:
      Technology Law Information Technology Law Privacy and Data Security Law

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    Technology Law Definition

    Lawyers in Technology Law work with clients in matters involving technology and intellectual property. Advice in this field can be provided with respect to a wide range of subject matters including software, online media, telecommunications, and the Internet. Assistance is also offered in solving disputes regarding ownership of technology or electronic media that is created by separate parties. Advice can be given with respect to the development and enforcement of license agreements, research collaborations, strategic alliances or partnerships, franchise relationships, or other agreements involving the development and commercialization of new technology assets. Lawyers may structure technology-related commercial contracts including agreements for the acquisition, development, supply or distribution of technology, the maintenance and support of software and/or hardware, and technology transfer agreements. Advice often extends to VC financing of related technology companies. For Internet-related activities, support in the preparation of E-commerce, website development and hosting agreements can be provided as well as advice in domain name registration and Internet dispute matters. Lawyers may also review employment and contract agreements to ensure that a technology or intellectual property related to the technology is properly protected.

    Expertise also can be provided with respect to recent specific Canadian laws affecting technology and electronic commerce, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Competition Act, and the Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities (otherwise known as the Anti-Spam and Anti-Spyware Act).

    Practitioners ranked in this area have demonstrated expertise in, both intellectual property and business/commercial law, as well as knowledge of industry best practices. Knowledge of technology business concerns is also needed as technology lawyers frequently assist clients in providing strategies and recommendations for matters involving technology-related intellectual property, including computer systems, technology-based products, or businesses with an important technology component.

    Key factors to consider in engaging a lawyer for a technology transaction or consultation include the ability of the lawyer to find practical solutions to satisfy both the legal and commercial needs of the client. The lawyer should be able to integrate the impact of different laws including contract, competition, sales, bankruptcy, and tax laws on the technology-related activities of the client. The lawyer also should be capable of drafting and negotiating of a wide variety of agreements related to computer-based assets and electronic commerce transactions.

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    Lawyers in Technology Law work with clients in matters involving technology and intellectual property. Advice in this field can be provided with respect to a wide range of subject matters including software, online media, telecommunications, and the Internet. Assistance is also offered in solving disputes regarding ownership of technology or electronic media that is created by separate parties. Advice can be given with respect to the development and enforcement of license agreements, research collaborations, strategic alliances or partnerships, franchise relationships, or other agreements involving the development and commercialization of new technology assets. Lawyers may structure technology-related commercial contracts including agreements for the acquisition, development, supply or distribution of technology, the maintenance and support of software and/or hardware, and technology transfer agreements. Advice often extends to VC financing of related technology companies. For Internet-related activities, support in the preparation of E-commerce, website development and hosting agreements can be provided as well as advice in domain name registration and Internet dispute matters. Lawyers may also review employment and contract agreements to ensure that a technology or intellectual property related to the technology is properly protected.

    Expertise also can be provided with respect to recent specific Canadian laws affecting technology and electronic commerce, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the Competition Act, and the Act to promote the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian economy by regulating certain activities that discourage reliance on electronic means of carrying out commercial activities (otherwise known as the Anti-Spam and Anti-Spyware Act).

    Practitioners ranked in this area have demonstrated expertise in, both intellectual property and business/commercial law, as well as knowledge of industry best practices. Knowledge of technology business concerns is also needed as technology lawyers frequently assist clients in providing strategies and recommendations for matters involving technology-related intellectual property, including computer systems, technology-based products, or businesses with an important technology component.

    Key factors to consider in engaging a lawyer for a technology transaction or consultation include the ability of the lawyer to find practical solutions to satisfy both the legal and commercial needs of the client. The lawyer should be able to integrate the impact of different laws including contract, competition, sales, bankruptcy, and tax laws on the technology-related activities of the client. The lawyer also should be capable of drafting and negotiating of a wide variety of agreements related to computer-based assets and electronic commerce transactions.