Technology

We are focused on supporting emerging and established technology companies, businesses that have technology opportunities and organizations that use technology to make money. The Aird & Berlis LLP Technology Group works with a broad range of clients, from startup companies to well-established industry leaders. Big or small, our clients appreciate that our services are tailored to suit their specific needs. We assist clients by providing solutions to most effectively achieve their business goals through the development, exploitation, protection or harnessing of technology.

Specialized Expertise

Technology outsourcing and procurement

Technology development agreements
Confidentiality agreements
Technology purchasing and/or licensing agreements
Technology service, support and maintenance agreements
Technology supply and distribution agreements
Web hosting agreements
Telecom agreements
Strategic partnership agreements
Consulting agreements
Escrow arrangements

Internet strategy

Site and content development matters
Site content issues (infringement, libel, slander, misrepresentation, Competition Act)
Links
Legal notices/disclaimers
Language laws compliance
Domain name protection (including proactive protective registrations)
Moral rights, meta tags, business method patents
Foreign jurisdiction issues

Privacy and information management

Information management policy design
Information gathering and database storage, use and access
Privacy and personal information regulatory compliance
Contract compliance
Privacy methodologies

Employee-related matters

Policies regarding internal and external e-mail communications
Policies regarding web access/usage
Proprietary rights agreements
Employee surveillance policies
Security policies and procedure
- Password policies
- Encryption use
- Data back-up procedures
- Disaster recovery arrangements
- Escrow services arrangements
- Anti-virus capabilities
Employee training
Termination of employment
Transformation workflow