Lawyer Profile
J. Sebastien A. Gittens
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Sébastien is the Firm's Tech & Data National Practice Group Leader. He is a technology lawyer and registered trademark agent who advises clients both domestically and internationally on all matters relating to the management and commercialization of intellectual property. His extensive experience includes: (i) negotiating IP aspects of major mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; (ii) licensing IP rights; (iii) creating strategic alliances and joint ventures; and (iv) advising on outsourcing arrangements.
He works with clients in a broad range of industries, such as automotive, aviation, energy, biotechnology, financial services, entertainment, pharmaceutical and information technology.
In university, Sébastien earned numerous scholarships and awards, including the John Hart Ely Prize for Outstanding Performance in Law, Science and Technology Colloquium, the Talisman Energy Inc. Undergraduate Scholarship in Law and the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Scholarship.
Sébastien is currently a director of UNICEF Canada as well as the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF). He was also a director of the Westmount Charter School Society and the Calgary International Film Festival Society, and served as the vice-chair of the Calgary Parking Authority.
,,He is very detail-oriented and focused on understanding the client's goals and then trying to dovetail the paper to meet those goals as best as possible. He is very technically skilled and client service-focused.,,
4500 Bankers Hall East855 2nd Street SWCalgary, AlbertaT2P 4K7 Canada403.298.3100403.265.7219
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Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2008 (AB); 2014 (BC)