Industries
Served
Users of
Information Systems
We offer legal
services to users of information systems, including
manufacturers, distributors, retailers, utilities, banks,
securities dealers and insurance companies with respect to all
matters relating to the procurement and use of technology.
Information
Technology Industry
We offer legal
services to suppliers, manufacturers, developers, distributors,
integrators and retailers of computer systems, software and
information products (such as databases and processing
services), providing advice with respect to all aspects of their
business. In particular, we assist such companies with sales,
licenses and services agreements, contract administration,
intellectual property issues and product distribution (including
advertising and marketing issues).
We offer legal
services to Internet service providers, Web presence providers,
Web developers, Web portals, Web retailers and other companies
who are exploiting the opportunities presented by the Internet.
Financial
Institutions, Venture Capitalists and Entrepreneurs
We can assist
financial institutions and venture capitalists in connection
with investments in technology companies, and entrepreneurs in
the technology field who are seeking new financing. We also
assist financial institutions and their suppliers in connection
with the acquisition or supply of a wide range of information
technology products, such as financial data and trading floor
systems, and the establishment of on-line banking facilities.
Health Industry
We offer legal
services to researchers, developers, testing facilities,
suppliers, distributors and retailers of medical device,
pharmaceutical and biotechnology products and services. In
particular, we assist such companies with protection of their
intellectual property and technology, research and development
agreements, licenses and services agreements, contract
administration and product distribution.
Hospitals,
School Boards and Government Agencies
We offer legal
services to a wide range of not for profit institutions and
government agencies regarding the procurement and use of
intellectual property and technology, and the exploitation of
technology developed within the institutions. In particular, we
have experience in advising public sector entities in
re-engineering their business processes, establishing alliances
with private sector companies and outsourcing their information
technology needs.
International
Clients
We assist
companies located in the United States, the European Community,
Asia, Australia and elsewhere regarding the establishment of
Canadian branches or subsidiaries, international intellectual
property strategies and distribution, licensing and other
agreements.
Publishers and
Suppliers of Multimedia
We prepare and
negotiate various multimedia or on-line publishing agreements,
including agreements for the distribution by means of on-line
data retrieval services, computer networks, the Internet, and
CD-ROM.
Energy and
Utilities
We assist
companies in the energy sector and public utilities in
developing, procuring and using technology, intellectual
property, entering into joint ventures, outsourcing and other
major transactions.
