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Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

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Senior Statespeople

Information Technology

Canada

18 Years Ranked

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Senior Statespeople

Intellectual Property

Canada

18 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Barry Sookman

Global

Practice Areas

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.

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Information Technology - Canada

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Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

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

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Intellectual Property - Canada

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Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

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Barry Sookman has extensive knowledge of computer, IP and technology law.

Information Technology respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry is extremely knowledgeable in technical litigation matters.

Information Technology respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is the IT 'god' in Canada.

Information Technology respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry is thoughtful and practical.

Intellectual Property respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry is a national leader in copyright and IP law. He always provides invaluable insight and guidance to clients.

Intellectual Property respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry Sookman has extensive knowledge of computer, IP and technology law.

Information Technology respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry is extremely knowledgeable in technical litigation matters.

Information Technology respondent
Chambers Global Guide

He is the IT 'god' in Canada.

Information Technology respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry is thoughtful and practical.

Intellectual Property respondent
Chambers Global Guide

Barry is a national leader in copyright and IP law. He always provides invaluable insight and guidance to clients.

Intellectual Property respondent
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