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
Contacts
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Don offers his clients more than legal advice – he enjoys getting to know them and uncovering their goals in order to offer the right advice.
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Having practised technology law for more than 20 years, David has extensive technical knowledge that he expertly translates into practical advice for ...
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Paige has earned a reputation as an exceptional corporate/commercial legal advisor to both domestic and multinational entities.
Recent Developments
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Tech Lending: Types of Debt for SaaS Providers
While SaaS providers can seek financing through either equity or debt, debt may be preferred to avoid equity dilution and loss of control associated with financing sources like venture capital funds. -
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Tech Lending: How to Register Security Interests in IP
In addition to valuing IP, lenders must also understand the process for registering a security interest in IP. There are different systems for provincial, federal and U.S. registrations. Each presents... -
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Accessing Non-Dilutive Government and ITB Credit Financing Alternatives
Non-dilutive capital is an important element to any company’s capitalization strategy. For early-stage ventures, it can be particularly important, especially in challenging markets where equity capita... -
Firm NewsAird & Berlis Recognized in 2023 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory has recognized 51 partners at the firm as leading lawyers across 33 different practice areas. Aird & Berlis was also recognized at the firm level across 15 differe... -
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Tech Lending: Software as a Service
With the rise of cloud-based computing, Software as a Service (SaaS) models have become leading players in the technology space. -
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Tech Lending: Due Diligence Issues
Due diligence can be time-consuming and challenging to complete. However, it is crucial to understand the value and ownership of the borrower’s assets to ensure sufficient security in the collateral. -
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Discussion on the Metaverse Part 3: Employment and Labour Law
Join Donald Johnston, Lorenzo Lisi and Sairam Sanathkumar as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of the workplace in the metaverse. -
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Tech Lending: What Are IP Assets?
Knowing how different kinds of IP work and how ownership interests are protected at law enables lenders to assess the value of a business’s intangible assets and overall viability. -
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Tech Lending: Why Are Tech Companies So Hard to Value?
This article is the first in a series providing an overview of critical considerations for commercial lenders contemplating whether to finance a tech company and how such loans can be secured. -
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What Changes to Foreign Investment Laws Mean for the Technology Industry
Bill C-34 – National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act, aligns Canada’s national security review process with similar regulatory beef-ups in Australia, United Kingdom, and the United St... -
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Notice to Canada: Commercial Space Launch Is Here… To Stay
On January 20, 2023, the Government of Canada officially announced its support for the modernization of the existing regulatory framework, safety standards and licensing conditions for commercial spac... -
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Discussion on the Metaverse: Part 2
The metaverse has the potential to transform the internet and following in its path will be a major challenge to data security and privacy. The metaverse is a sizeable database of personal and privat... -
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What the Private Sector Should Not Forget About the Right To Be Forgotten
The “right to be forgotten” is tricky in Canada. It exists, but may not always be enforced or enforceable. Businesses need to carefully consider the impact of not responding positively to a request fo... -
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‘Tech-ing’ Stock of 2022 – A Synopsis of Key Developments in Canadian Technology Law
As an eventful year draws to a close, we take stock of some of the key technology law developments from Parliament, the courts, and regulatory bodies in Canada. -
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Keeping Up With Crypto Asset Anti-Touting Laws – A Reminder From Kim Kardashian
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently fined Kim Kardashian US$1.26 million following her failure to disclose that she was being paid for a promotional Instagram post plugging crypto tok... -
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Discussion on the Metaverse
The definition of the Metaverse and what it means in a socio-economic and legal sense remains nebulous, but there is near consensus that interoperability and openness are cornerstones to a virtual wor...