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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, AI, 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
Canada
Barry Sookman is a pre-eminent Toronto-based technology lawyer with vast experience in complex IT contract negotiations, including master services agreements.
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Barry is a national leader in copyright and IP law. He always provides invaluable insight and guidance to clients."
"Barry is thoughtful and practical."
"He is the IT 'god' in Canada."
"Barry Sookman has extensive knowledge of computer, IP and technology law."
"Barry is extremely knowledgeable in technical litigation matters."
"Barry is a national leader in copyright and IP law. He always provides invaluable insight and guidance to clients."
"Barry is thoughtful and practical."
"He is the IT 'god' in Canada."
"Barry Sookman has extensive knowledge of computer, IP and technology law."
"Barry is extremely knowledgeable in technical litigation matters."
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