David Spratley

David Spratley stands as a beacon of guidance for clients navigating the complex terrain of intellectual property (IP), information technology (IT), and digital privacy laws. With a keen eye for the intricacies of e-commerce, he crafts, safeguards, and leverages trademarks, domain names, and copyrights to their fullest potential. His expertise extends to structuring IT outsourcing, cloud computing arrangements, and e-commerce frameworks, ensuring robust legal foundations for websites through meticulously drafted terms of use.

Spratley's prowess is not limited to legal documentation. He adeptly facilitates the development, distribution, and licensing of software, video games, and cutting-edge technology, laying the groundwork for secure and profitable franchise and distribution systems. His advisory role encompasses a broad spectrum, from ensuring compliance with privacy regulations across federal and provincial levels to navigating the complexities of Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), contest laws, and gift card regulations.

In the dynamic fields of media, sports, entertainment, and cybersecurity, Spratley's counsel is invaluable, particularly in the realms of video games, artificial intelligence, and data analytics. His professional journey, marked by a specialization in intellectual property since 2002, and his role as a Registered Canadian Trademark Agent, reflect his deep commitment to the field.

Spratley's experience is highlighted by his involvement in significant transactions, including guiding Tier1 Financial Solutions through its purchase of Satuit Technologies, aiding Seequent Limited in its acquisition of Geosoft, and supporting CDW Canada Corp. in its expansion through the acquisition of Scalar Decisions Inc. His strategic advice was also crucial in the sale of CUL Administration of Canada Ltd to the U.S.-based Auto Financial Group.

Fluent in English and armed with a rich educational background from Dalhousie University, where he earned both an LL.B. and an M.L.I.S. in 2001, and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of British Columbia in 1995, Spratley's expertise is both broad and deep, covering a wide array of legal and technological landscapes.