PRACTICE AREAS
TECHNOLOGY
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Software / Internet / Online and virtual issues
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Tech Transfer / Licensing / Commercialization / Contract negotiation, review, drafting and analysis
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Data ownership, protection, aggregation, licensing and commercialization
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Blockchain / Cryptocurrencies / Tokens
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AI / Machine Learning / Automation / Internet of Things
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Technology Litigation, Digital Evidence and e-Discovery
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Listings in The Best Lawyers in Canada:
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Technology Law (continuously since 2008)
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"Lawyer of the Year" - Technology Law for Calgary for 2017 and for 2022
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Listings in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
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Computer and IT Law - Consistently Recommended
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Technology Transactions- Repeatedly Recommended
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Listings in Who's Who Legal under e-Discovery
INTELLECTUALPROPERTY
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Ownership, protection and commercialization of IP rights, including working with early stage companies while offering attractive and flexible terms and rates
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Licensing, transfers and assignments
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Contract negotiation, preparation and review in all areas of IP and technology
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Trademark applications and registrations (registered Canadian trademark agent)
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Copyright / Moral Rights
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Patents - licensing, transfer, commercialization
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Infringement, enforcement and validity litigation and claims related to IP, including experience before the Trademark Opposition Board, the Federal Court of Canada, the Federal Court of Appeal, the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and the Alberta Court of Appeal
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Industry sectors include Information Technology, Software, Internet and Social Media, Energy, Oil & Gas, CleanTech, Life Sciences and BioTech, AgTech, Music and Motion Pictures, Entertainment and Media
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Listings in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
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Intellectual Property Law - Consistently Recommended
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CYBERSECURITY
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Cybersecurity policies and procedures, preparation and implementation, training and preparedness
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Digital Crisis Management and Cybersecurity "breach" coaching and advice, including assessment of requirements to report to privacy commissioners and regulators, and how and when to alert affected individuals
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Information Security Officer as a service (part-time and on demand) - services subject to legal privilege
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Listings in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
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Data Protection and Privacy - Repeatedly Recommended
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Listings in The Best Lawyers in Canada:
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Privacy and Data Security Law
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"Lawyer of the Year" - Privacy and Data Security Law for Calgary for 2020 and 2024
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PRIVACY
INFORMATION GOVERNANCE
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Privacy policy preparation, implementation and compliance
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PIPEDA / PIPA / GDPR advisory
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Access to information requests and responses
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CASL (Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation) compliance
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Information Governance best practices, including electronic records management, digital evidence and consultation on complex information technology and e-discovery issues
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Privacy Officer as a service (part-time and on demand) – services subject to legal privilege
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Data ownership, protection, aggregation, licensing and commercialization
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Listings in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory:
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Data Protection and Privacy - Repeatedly Recommended
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Listings in The Best Lawyers in Canada:
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Privacy and Data Security Law
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"Lawyer of the Year" - Privacy and Data Security Law for Calgary for 2020 and 2024
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ENTERTAINMENT AND DIGITAL MEDIA
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Music (former professional musician with industry knowledge)
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Publishing, syndication, motion picture and video production and distribution
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Licensing, commercialization, deals and contract negotiation, drafting and analysis
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Copyright and intellectual property rights in media and content