David Spratley appointed Co-chair of Canadian Intellectual Property and Technology Group
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is pleased to announce that David Spratley has been appointed Co-chair of the Canadian Intellectual Property and Technology Group.
David is a long-standing member of our IPT group, with over 20 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of intellectual property, information technology and e-commerce issues. In addition to his thriving IPT practice, David has a strong data protection and privacy practice and assists clients in complying with federal and provincial privacy legislation and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation. He also regularly advises on IP, IT, privacy and related aspects of commercial transactions. In 2022, David was named a Lawyer of the Year for Information Technology Law by Best Lawyers in Canada.
“During his many years with the firm David has proved himself to be a trusted advisor to our clients, providing practical and timely advice on their most pressing IP, IT and privacy matters,” said Robert Seidel, K.C., Canada Managing Partner. “Our intellectual property and technology group are sure to benefit from his experience and leadership and I congratulate him on this appointment.”
Sangeetha Punniyamoorthy, who has led the Canadian IPT Group since 2020, said, "I am excited to welcome David as Co-chair of our IPT group and look forward to working closely with him on advancing our Canadian strategy. His outstanding representation in privacy, IP and IT-related matters for key clients has set the bar high, making him a valued and respected colleague. As we continue to grow our roster of clients, I am confident our combined leadership will be a driving force behind the success of our IPT group."
