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Daniel Glover

Daniel Glover

Canada 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

National co-lead of Cyber/Data Group, Partner in Intellectual Property group. Advises on privacy, data and intellectual property issues, primarily through litigation, in a broad diversity of fields. Law practice extends to privacy and cybersecurity class actions, data breach response, and Internet law. Counsel in intellectual property and privacy matters before Supreme Court of Canada (8 appearances), Supreme Court of the United States (led drafting of amicus brief on international copyright law), Federal Court of Appeal, Federal Court, numerous provincial courts, Copyright Board, CRTC, and the Trademarks Opposition Board. Testified as expert on Copyright Board before Senate Committee on Banking, Trade and Commerce; significant experience on copyright, trademark and privacy reform; expert witness in Canadian copyright law in Peary v. DC Comics (2025 SDNY).

Career

Ontario bar, 2006 Clerk, Ontario Court of Appeal, 2005-2006 Adjunct professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2012-2022

Professional Memberships

Past chair, Copyright Policy Committee, IPIC; AIPPI committees on copyright; Member, CBA, OBA, INTA, IAPP.

Publications

Co-author of: Global Privacy and Security Law Reference (Aspen), Artificial Intelligence: Law Over Borders Comparative Guide (Global Legal Post), Intellectual Property Law in Canada (Carswell), User's Guide to Canadian Copyright Tariffs (McCarthy Tétrault).

Personal

AB, Harvard University (Phi Beta Kappa), MA (Eng.) and JD (Honours), University of Toronto.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Privacy & Data Protection - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Toronto-based partner Daniel Glover co-leads the firm's cyber/data practice group. He has a strong track record of advising clients on privacy regulations and data breaches.

Media & Entertainment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Daniel Glover has experience handling contentious copyright matters in the music, broadcasting, publishing and sports sectors. Clients also benefit from his knowledge of privacy and data protection. He is based in Toronto.

Intellectual Property: Litigation - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Daniel Glover is a Toronto-based intellectual property lawyer who possesses an active disputes practice, advising on trade mark and copyright matters. He frequently represents clients in the media, retail and technology sectors, among others. Daniel is the national co-lead of the firm's cyber and data group.

Strengths

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  • He is an all-around expert on everything privacy and data protection. There is no one you want more to help navigate a crisis.

    Privacy & Data ProtectionChambers Canada Guide
  • Daniel is a fully-trusted advisor and a one-stop shop.

    Privacy & Data ProtectionChambers Canada Guide
  • Dan consistently delivers practical, actionable advice even under tight deadlines.

    Privacy & Data ProtectionChambers Canada Guide
  • Dan is an excellent counsellor and advisor. He is commercially aware and savvy and stays on top of the myriad changes in the law, enabling him to provide top-notch service.

    Media & EntertainmentChambers Canada Guide
  • He is unusually adept at understanding complex matters and distilling straightforward, practical advice.

    Media & EntertainmentChambers Canada Guide
  • His breadth and depth of knowledge in this area are excellent. Dan kept our business objectives at the top of his mind.

    Media & EntertainmentChambers Canada Guide

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British Columbia

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