Roger Gallant, Ph.D.
About Roger Gallant, Ph.D.
Roger Gallant, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Patent Law at Canopy Growth Corporation, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in patent law, having previously worked at Smart & Biggar and Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP, and holds advanced degrees in chemistry and business.
Current Role at Canopy Growth
Roger Gallant serves as the Director of Patent Law at Canopy Growth Corporation. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's legal strategies regarding intellectual property. His role involves overseeing patent applications and ensuring compliance with legal standards in the rapidly evolving cannabis industry.
Previous Experience in Patent Law
Prior to his current role, Roger Gallant worked at Smart & Biggar for a total of ten years. He initially joined as an Associate from 2003 to 2007 and later advanced to Senior Associate, where he worked from 2008 to 2018. His experience at Smart & Biggar provided him with extensive knowledge in patent law and intellectual property management.
Educational Background
Roger Gallant has a strong academic foundation in the sciences and business. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organic Chemistry from Western University. Additionally, he holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Master of Science (MS) in Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Ottawa. He completed his undergraduate studies with a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry at the University of Prince Edward Island.
Early Career Experience
Roger Gallant began his legal career as an Associate at Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP, where he worked for ten months from 2002 to 2003. This early experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in patent law and intellectual property.