With Technology ever evolving, you require legal expertise with proven deal and operational experience in the commercialization of intellectual property, an eye on the trends and a focus on your future.

Whether technology is the core of your business, or simply provides the infrastructure necessary to operate it, Dentons Canada LLP’s Technology Group advises domestic and multi-national businesses, government agencies and crown corporations and academic and health institutions in the creation, acquisition, use and commercial exploitation of technology and associated intellectual property.  Our expertise cuts across all industry sectors including: energy; pipelines; automotive; forestry; financial and banking;  investment management; software; hardware; communications; publishing; public utilities, health, education, post-secondary education and other public sector institutions.

In addition, our industry-related experience allows us to anticipate and identify your most critical business and legal issues. In doing so, we are able to assist you in managing your risks, making business decisions in a practical and effective manner and structuring your business with your end goals and objectives in mind.

Several of our group have practiced as in-house counsel to technology companies, which gives us an "insider’s" understanding of your needs and the pressures under which you operate. We provide timely and efficient advice, while working closely with other Dentons practice groups such as tax, securities, venture capital, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory and employment and labour.

Dentons has successfully negotiated countless technology transactions involving multiple industries, as well as provided advice on technology related issues, including:

• Technology licenses (including software, semiconductor design, telecommunications, bio-technology, ASP, on-line services, Open Source issues, enterprise and end user license agreements)
• IT system acquisitions
• Sales and distribution agreements (including reseller, distributor, VAR, OEM and sales representative agreements)
• Purchase and sale of technology and other intellectual property
• Software and systems development, services , maintenance and support
• Outsourcing agreements
• Internet and e-commerce transactions and issues, such as web site hosting and development, web site terms of use, privacy statements, and codes of conduct
• Joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Transfers of technology and intellectual property rights
• Mergers and acquisitions, and related technology and intellectual property due diligence
• Protection of trade secrets and confidential information

Recognition

Dentons places in top 10 in major categories of PitchBook’s Global League Table Rankings

June 5, 2019

PitchBook’s Q1 2019 Global League Table Rankings have been released, and for the first quarter of 2019 reporting period we placed in the top 10 in all major categories. 

Dentons earns top awards in corporate and commercial litigation

August 23, 2017

Dentons proudly announces that it has been named “Corporate and Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year” in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada, adding another “Law Firm of the Year” accolade to our global list of recognitions.

Insights

US market access and cross-border operations for Canadian software companies: Areas to watch

February 19, 2025

Canada: This article outlines the key regulatory frameworks that support the ability of Canadian software companies to work in an integrated North America market.

AI trends for 2025: AI regulation, governance and ethics

January 10, 2025

Global: The global AI regulation landscape is fragmented and rapidly evolving. Earlier optimism that global policymakers would enhance cooperation and interoperability within the regulatory landscape now seems distant.

AI trends for 2025: M&A and investments

January 10, 2025

Global: The surge in AI adoption has significantly influenced corporate strategies, including in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The growing M&A activity is focused on companies acquiring related technology and technical talent to rapidly prepare for the disruption that AI is creating. Companies are increasingly leveraging M&A to enhance their AI capabilities, aiming to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons expands corporate/M&A client offering with the addition of experienced in-house executive Kenneth Szeto as a partner in Toronto

August 13, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, announces the addition of Kenneth (Ken) Szeto as a partner in the Corporate group in Toronto.

Dentons welcomes Matthew Wanford as a corporate partner in Ottawa

February 26, 2024

Dentons, Canada’s Global Law Firm, announces the addition of Matthew Wanford as a partner in the Firm’s Corporate group.

Chambers Canada 2024 rankings demonstrate Dentons’ continued growth and depth of talent across all areas

September 28, 2023

We are pleased to share that Dentons has achieved a record number of rankings in Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024.

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