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Information Technology
16 Years Ranked
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Intellectual Property
16 Years Ranked
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Provided by Barry Sookman

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Senior counsel in the Technology Law Group. Former leader of the firm’s Intellectual Property group. One of Canada’s foremost authorities in information technology, Internet, copyright and privacy law. Acts in connection with complex IT/AI//IP transactions and defense procurements and in IT/IP litigation. Has argued numerous precedent-setting cases at all levels of courts, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Adjunct professor of IP law at Osgoode. Author’s blog at www.barrysookman.com

Career

Ontario Bar, 1982.

Professional Memberships

Copyright Committee PTIC.

AILA

Publications

Author of numerous books, including the leading eight-volume treatise ‘Computer, Internet and Electronic Commerce.

Chambers Review

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Information Technology - Canada
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Senior Statespeople

Barry Sookman is a pre-eminent Toronto-based technology lawyer with vast experience in complex IT contract negotiations, including master services agreements.


Intellectual Property - Canada
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Senior Statespeople

Technology industry stalwart Barry Sookman continues to be recognised as a leading light in the area of copyright and information technology. Based in Toronto, he has also been engaged on major litigation files.
"Barry Sookman is a top Canadian IP and internet lawyer."

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