BA (Toronto), JD (Ottawa), of the Bar of Ontario

Designated by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a Certified Specialist (Intellectual Property: Copyright), Sundeep Chauhan has extensive experience with respect to intellectual property issues relating to the entertainment, broadcasting, new media and retail sectors. Sundeep has represented both users and creators of copyright protected works in proceedings before the Supreme Court of Canada, Federal Court of Appeal, the Copyright Board of Canada and has appeared before Parliamentary Committees with respect to Copyright. Mr. Chauhan has particular expertise with respect to the collective administration of copyright and the establishment of copyright tariffs. Sundeep has been invited to speak at numerous domestic and international events. 

Mr. Chauhan is currently Counsel to the Motion Picture Association - Canada (MPA-Canada). He joined MPA-Canada after practicing with an intellectual property firm in Toronto, Canada where he offered transactional advice and litigation counsel on matters relating to Intellectual Property (Copyright & Trademarks), Corporate Commercial and Administrative Law. Sundeep also represented clients before governmental departments and agencies.

Mr. Chauhan's previous professional roles have also included Vice-President & General Counsel to a music licensing company and Policy Analyst with the Canadian Government in regards to Copyright.