Sam Ip

Sam is a member of the Technology Group that regularly works with artificial intelligence companies or organizations making use of artificial intelligence technologies. His practice also includes technology procurement, contracting, and other commercial and corporate matters, with a significant focus on advising clients on complex and thorny issues related to the use of data, blockchain technology and, open-source software.

Sam is also a Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT), a member of the International Association of Privacy Professionals, a licensed professional engineer and was the co-creator of Osler’s free open-source tool, Osler Code Detect. He regularly helps organizations comply with ambiguous provisions found in many open-source licenses, developing policies that are used by engineers, and negotiates various open-source issues as part of licensing and M&A transactions.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys and once completed the Mont-Tremblant Triathlon.


Representative Work

  • Viggle AI

    Viggle AI in its securing of $26 million Series A financing

  • Cohere

    Cohere announced it has raised US$500 million in its Series D financing round at a US$5.5 billion valuation

  • Battery Ventures

    Battery Ventures in its $150 million acquisition of TrueContext Corporation

  • Kyndryl

    Kyndryl in the sale of its Securities Industry Services business to Broadridge

  • Trilogy

    Trilogy in its take-private of Indigo Books & Music

  • WT Microelectronics

    WT Microelectronics in its acquisition of Future Electronics for USD$3.8 billion

  • Verndale

    Verndale in its acquisition of Yaksa

  • iCON Infrastructure

    iCON Infrastructure in its investment in QSL

  • Metro Supply Group

    Metro Supply Chain in its acquisition of SCI Group Inc.

  • Contractor Compliance

    Contractor Compliance in its acquisition by VelocityEHS

  • Pagefreezer Software Inc.

    Pagefreezer Software Inc. in its acquisition of X1 Social Discovery Solutions product from X1 Discovery Inc.

  • Hard Rock Digital

    Hard Rock Digital in its acquisition of WGames

  • First Quality Enterprises LLC

    First Quality Enterprises in its acquisition of Domtar’s Pulp and Paper Mill in Dryden, Ontario

  • Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital

    Moxxie Ventures and iNovia Capital in connection with Spellbook’s US$10.9 million Series A financing round

  • MoonPay

    MoonPay in its acquisition of Nightshift

  • integrate.ai

    integrate.ai in the launch of its new platform

  • Québecor

    Québecor and its wholly-owned subsidiary Videotron Ltd. in their $2.85 billion acquisition of Freedom Mobile Inc. from Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc.

  • Canalyst

    Canalyst in its acquisition by Tegus

  • Zebra Technologies

    Zebra Technologies in its acquisition of Matrox Imaging

  • Nasdaq

    Nasdaq in its acquisition of Metrio

  • Reamined Systems Inc.

    Reamined in its $45.9 million acquisition by Information Services Corporation

  • Signal 1

    Signal 1 in its collaboration with Unity Health Toronto and TD Bank Group along with its US$10 million Seed financing

  • Assembly Digital

    Assembly Digital in its acquisition by St. Joseph Communications

  • iNovia Capital

    iNovia Capital in connection with Talent.com’s US$120 million Series B financing round

  • Angus Systems

    Angus Systems in its acquisition by MRI Software

Latest Insights

  • Blog Sep 5, 2024

    ‘Working for workers’ means more work for employers

    The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development is proposing significant changes to the requirements of job postings...

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    ‘Working for workers’ means more work for employers
  • Osler Update Jul 26, 2024

    M&A transactions involving AI companies: due diligence considerations

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a strategic imperative for organizations seeking a competitive edge, leading to a surge in AI-related...

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    M&A transactions involving AI companies: due diligence considerations
  • Osler Update Jul 10, 2024

    The role of ISO/IEC 42001 in AI governance

    Global overview of emerging AI standards The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought about a complex landscape of...

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    The role of ISO/IEC 42001 in AI governance
  • Osler Update Jul 5, 2024

    Leveraging AI in franchising: opportunities and legal considerations

    Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a driving force in reshaping and transforming business operations across various industries. In the...

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    Leveraging AI in franchising: opportunities and legal considerations
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Awards and Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Recognized as “One to Watch” in Information Technology Law
  • Canadian Technology Law Association​: Recognized as 2023 CAN-TECH LAW Rising Star In Tech Law Award

Media Mentions

  • Media Mentions May 17, 2024

    Is Gen AI worth the hassle and risk? – CBA National Magazine

    According to a recent article in the Canadian Bar Association’s National Magazine, analysts have estimated that generative artificial...

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    Is Gen AI worth the hassle and risk? – CBA National Magazine
  • Osler News Jul 12, 2023

    Osler participates in the OBA Career Accelerator Program

    This week, Osler's Sam Ip and Leo Wang taught a session on “the AI-driven legal practice” at the OBA’s Career Accelerator Program, which...

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  • Osler News Feb 16, 2023

    Osler welcomes 10 new partners and two new counsel in 2023

    Osler is proud to announce the addition of 10 new partners and two new counsel across four of our offices, effective March 1, 2023.

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  • Osler News Feb 15, 2022

    Osler’s Sam Ip returns as a judge in BC Hacks 2022

    Osler’s Sam Ip reprises role as judge in BC Hacks 2022.

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Community Involvement

  • Law Help Ontario, Duty Counsel Volunteer (2013-Present)
  • UWO Journal of Legal Studies, Editor (2011)

Speaking and Writing

Speaking Engagements

speaker 09/4/2024
Osler AI series: Key issues in M&A transactions for AI companies (part 2)
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speaker 27/3/2024
Employment and Labour Law Insights: Artificial intelligence in the workplace
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speaker 20/12/2023
AccessPrivacy Monthly Call: Key features and implications of ISED’s sweeping amendments to the proposed legislative scheme to regulate AI systems
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speaker 05/12/2023
Osler’s Year-End Professionalism Series: Is generative AI for me? Use cases for lawyers and professionals
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speaker 23/11/2023
Osler AI series: Key issues in M&A transactions for AI companies
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speaker 09/11/2023
AI in the Construction Industry – Insights, Advantages and Risks
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speaker 08/6/2023
An AI Primer for In-House Counsel
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speaker 04/5/2023
Osler AI series: Bias, harm and minimization of risk
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speaker 30/3/2024
Osler AI Series: Data, Intellectual Property and Privacy
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speaker 07/3/2023
Osler AI series: A primer on the technology, common and emerging uses, opportunities and challenges
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speaker 28/10/2019
2019 CAN-TECH Annual Conference
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speaker 27/1/2019
Unlocking AI: Overcoming the legal and ethical challenges
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speaker 27/3/2018
EHG 101 series: Open-source software (OSS tool for licence identification)
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Published Work


Credentials

Education

  • University of Western Ontario, JD/MBA
  • Professional Engineers of Ontario, P.Eng.
  • University of Waterloo, BAsc in Computer Engineering

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Professional Engineers of Ontario
  • Free Software Foundation
  • Open Source Initiative