Providing client-focused legal counsel to Canada's technology industry, Gowlings’ integrated Technology Industry Group is one of the largest and most specialized in Canada. Our professionals come from strong, technology-focused backgrounds. As a team of specialists that includes legal professionals with extensive experience in both science and engineering, our Group understands what drives a business and how to protect its technology assets.
Gowlings is a committed contributor to many national and local technology associations. Through mentoring, teaching and leadership, we work hard to make a difference in the technology community.
In the cleantech arena, we are a founding member and sponsor of several national and international initiatives, including CleanTech North (CTN), CATAAlliance and the Deloitte Fast 50 program. The latest innovations in alternative and renewable energy are being carried out with fuel cells, solar energy, wind energy, biofuels, advanced materials and software. Companies across Canada are creating new and innovative businesses that turn waste into energy, reduce carbon emissions, squeeze efficiencies out of processes and remediate contaminated water and soil.
Gowlings is providing the foundations for these successful businesses by helping technology professionals, business executives and the investment community make fact-based decisions on technology investments and strategies.
I am delighted to present, as a part of our proactive business approach and our continued commitment to developing innovative services for our clients, this first edition of Technology Law Issues. I hope you will find it useful and I welcome your suggestions for improvements and additions to future editions.
Enjoy!
David W. Pamenter, Partner Business Law Toronto (416) 862-3611 david.pamenter@gowlings.com
The leader of the Firm's National Technology Industry Group, David has over 30 years of experience advising on a wide range of legal issues relating to technology.