Atty. Maxime Gagné
Maxime primarily advises clients doing business in the fields of technology, video games, digital media, film, television, publishing and music. In the context of his broad legal practice in technology law, Maxime represents and advises clients in the negotiation and drafting of contracts related to all aspects of technology commercialization, including outsourcing agreements, software licensing, systems integration, and IT services.
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Maxime Gagné is a real estate, ip, entertainment, and internet attorney, practicing at ESPRIT Law & IP Agency. Educated at University of Ottawa (LL.B./J.D., 2005) and University of Ottawa (—, 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Advertising and Marketing Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Information Technology Law (2026).
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- Maxime primarily advises clients doing business in the fields of technology, video games, digital media, film, television, publishing and music
- In the context of his broad legal practice in technology law, Maxime represents and advises clients in the negotiation and drafting of contracts related to all aspects of technology commercialization, including outsourcing agreements, software licensing, systems integration, and IT services
- In the field of entertainment law, he represents producers, broadcasters and distributors, from both the United States and Canada, regarding all aspects of the development, production, licensing and distribution of film projects, television programs, live stage performances and musical productions
- Maxime advises clients on a wide range of issues related to privacy law
- He develops policies, responds to investigations conducted by regulatory authorities, conducts audits relating to privacy and system security, drafts outsourcing and service agreements involving the transfer of personal information, and assists clients facing challenges related to the protection of personal information
- Maxime also advises clients on matters related to intellectual property registration, litigation and licensing, particularly with respect to trademarks, domain names and copyrights
- Prior to founding ESPRIT Law & IP Agency, Maxime co-founded St. Lawrence Law Firm
- He also practiced law for over a decade in two prominent Canadian law firms, Stikeman Elliott and Heenan Blaikie
- Maxime is heavily involved as a volunteer in not-for-profit and professional organizations
- He received the Order of Merit from the University of Ottawa and a Merit Award from the Quebec Bar in recognition of his deep engagement to community service
- He is Chairman of the Board of the National Theatre School of Canada
- He is also Vice-President of the Canadian Bar Association (Quebec Division)
- Over the years, he also held various volunteer positions with the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Canadian Bar Association (National), CAN-TECH and GRIS-Montreal
- Maxime regularly provides pro bono advice to charitable foundations with respect to the advertising of their fundraising campaigns
- He was also a member of the organizing committee of the Legal.IT Conference in Montreal
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Maxime Gagné is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Maxime Gagné is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Maxime Gagné is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys →
Internet and cyber lawyers for data breaches, online defamation, privacy law, and cybersecurity matters.
Maxime Gagné is one of 17,958 internet attorneys indexed nationally. Browse internet attorneys →
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