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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.
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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
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"He is excellent at distilling issues to their essence and helping us find a practical solution. Every time I am in a negotiation with Barry I learn something new."
"Barry Sookman has a tremendous knowledge of previous cases."
"He is excellent at distilling issues to their essence and helping us find a practical solution. Every time I am in a negotiation with Barry I learn something new."
"Barry Sookman has a tremendous knowledge of previous cases."
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