Theodore Sum

A steady hand during business-critical transactions, Ted is praised for his ability to blend innovative thinking with client attentiveness and a microscopic attention to detail. He regularly advises clients on the IP aspects of joint ventures, strategic alliances, M&A deals, cross-border transactions, technology transfers and procurement projects.

Ted has broad IP expertise with an emphasis on licensing, commercialization and procurement, patent and trademark prosecution, due diligence, e-commerce, privacy and security. He’s often asked to counsel clients on IP strategy and advise them on the most effective methods to protect, manage and capitalize on their IP assets.

Known for his thoughtful, thorough and diligent approach, Ted works with clients across a wide range of sectors including high tech, software and IT, energy, clean tech, telecommunications, robotics, AI and machine learning, aerospace, defence, life science, chemicals, transportation, mining and forestry. In addition to his guidance during significant transactions, Ted advises clients on a broad range of IP matters involving the research, development, acquisition, clearance, commercialization and exploitation of products, technology and related intellectual property assets.

Ted is often requested for speaking engagements covering a broad range of intellectual property and information technology issues. Ted is currently an adjunct professor and lecturer on IP law at the University of Victoria Law School. Ted also served as an instructor on IP law at the University of British Columbia Law School.