Andre Gallant — CIPO, Government of Canada
André Gallant, JD (2002), Health Sci. Dip, Tourism Dip, is Atlantic Canada’s Intellectual Property (IP) Advisor for Canada’s IP Office, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office. In addition to working in IP law, André has also worked as a tax lawyer for more than 10 years with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), with 2 large firms and with judges from 2 federal courts. Over the years, he’s also acquired experience in event planning.
To top it off, André is a published author, a frequent speaker and an amateur piano composer. Some of his publications were cited by other authors, including by judges in 3 different published speeches.
He was also formally recognized in publications as having assisted other authors on their articles for publication, including a Tax Court of Canada judge (as he then was), a CRA Assistant Commissioner (as she then was), an Emeritus Law Professor and two senior private sector tax lawyers.
Also the guest on Episode 30 of CIPO’s podcast series “Canadian IP Voices”:
https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/canadian-intellectual-property-office/en/canadian-ip-voices
For other free group sessions or for free confidential 1-on-1 meetings with an IP Advisor: www.canada.ca/ip-advisors