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OVERVIEW 
With over 150 practitioners dedicated to intellectual property (IP), and 100 lawyers specializing in business law — each with direct experience working with technology companies — our integrated Technology Industry Group is one of the largest and most specialized in Canada. A premier provider of legal solutions to clients in information technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, e-commerce, wireless and telecom, our goal is to blend our business law and IP expertise to provide comprehensive, value-added advice. For the client, it means there is no need to choose between a business law or IP lawyer, and no risk of dealing with two lawyers who fail to effectively communicate with each other. Gowlings’ professionals come from exceptionally strong technology-focused backgrounds. As a team of specialists that includes legal professionals with extensive experience in both science and engineering, our integrated Technology Industry Group understands what drives your business and how to protect it. We work in partnership with our clients to develop customized strategies that help you reach your goals. If you are planning to acquire, develop, implement or commercialize new technologies, Gowlings speaks your language. FOCUS AREAS WIRELESS Wireless technology encompasses different types of telecommunications tools such as Bluetooth, cellular, 802.11, 802.16, satellite and broadband. We act for wireless service providers and equipment manufacturers, providing a wide range of professional services. Cleantech companies are on the rewarding mission of reducing the environmental impact of human development by using technology to make energy use cleaner and more efficient, to reduce emissions and waste, purify water and clean up the earth's soil. The latest innovations in alternative and renewable energy are being carried out with fuel cells, solar energy, wind energy, biofuels, advanced materials and software to name a few. Companies throughout Canada are creating new and innovative businesses that turn waste into energy, reduce carbon emissions, and remediate previously contaminated water and soil. Gowlings uses a multi-disciplinary team of legal experts to assist Cleantech companies in achieving their goals. We have the expertise to help you raise capital, protect your inventions, access government technology support programs, develop commercialization strategies and navigate federal and provincial legislation and regulations. Furthermore, Gowlings has the expertise to assist Cleantech companies with mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, environmental, tax, employment, privacy, intellectual property, government relations and regulatory affairs, and other legal issues faced by today's Cleantech companies. Gowlings' Cleantech experts includes lawyers from its Technology, Energy, Infrastructure, Government Services, and Life Sciences Industry Groups and the Environmental Practice Group. NANOTECHNOLOGY At Gowlings, we know the definition of Nano. Nanotechnology is currently a favourite topic in business circles, however, because it exists at the atomic scale, operating on natural laws that differ from the world we know, nanotechnology is often shrouded in mystery. Your business requires counsel that can cut through the hype to help put your technology on solid footing. Gowlings provides expertise in a range of highlyspecialized areas, including:
SOFTWARE, HARDWARE AND SEMICONDUCTORS Software, hardware and semiconductors have traditionally been the most significant areas of the technology industry in Canada. Gowlings has extensive experience advising and assisting clients with obtaining and enforcing intellectual property rights, licensing and implementing commercial transactions in each of these areas. VIDEO GAMES AND ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT Gowlings represents a wide variety of clients in the video game industry, providing creative solutions and sound legal advice to development studios, software development tool vendors, hardware and console manufacturers, middleware providers and publishing houses. TELECOMMUNICATIONS Gowlings is able to offer a unique combination of expertise in both the commercial and regulatory aspects of Canada’s telecommunications environment. We provide advice on establishing or expanding telecommunications ventures in Canada and responding to federal regulatory requirements. We can provide representation before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (“CRTC”) and understand the many dimensions of doing business in this country. Our experience includes:
CORE SERVICES COMMERCIALIZATION OF IP With our combined expertise in business law and IP, we can draft and negotiate agreements and advise on arrangements that maximize positive outcomes for our clients. We offer expert advice on:
CORPORATE FINANCING Gowlings understands the world of venture capital and private equity financing. We offer in-depth knowledge of recent industry trends and have extensive experience in:
TECHNOLOGY CONTRACTING At Gowlings, we know that a technology contract is not just another contract. With experience in the complex technologies of computer systems, software and networks, we prepare and negotiate licenses and agreements of all types. Our experience includes:
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS We draw on extensive cross-border experience. At Gowlings, we offer superior skills in the development of growth and exit strategies. Our professionals provide sophisticated advice on all aspects of the transaction, including:
CORPORATE FORMATION Gowlings helps clients efficiently organize their legal framework and guides them in finding structures that are optimal for achieving future goals. We offer expertise in:
PROTECTING AND ENFORCING IP RIGHTS Gowlings offers unsurpassed expertise in the national and international protection and enforcement of IP rights. Areas of expertise include:
ADDITIONAL SERVICES In addition to our core services, we assist a variety of technology-driven organizations — from IT vendors and developers to major corporations — with the following: TAX
PRIVACY
EMPLOYMENT LAW
E-COMMERCE
SECURITIES LAW
COMMERCIAL LAW
Do not hesitate to call us with your concerns. A brief phone call can save you thousands of dollars or create significant value. Call Gowlings today to:
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