Alexandre Gauthier

Soucy International (Canada)

Alexandre Gauthier is a seasoned intellectual property professional with hands-on experience in managing and protecting innovation. Currently Director of Intellectual Property and Patent Agent at Soucy International, Alexandre oversees all aspects of IP strategy, including patent drafting, prosecution, portfolio management, and freedom-to-operate and infringement analyses. He plays a critical role in guiding engineering and R&D teams through complex patent landscapes, ensuring both innovation and Freedom-to-operate across Soucy’s portfolio of rubber track systems and vehicle accessories.

Alexandre’s expertise is deeply rooted in technical and strategy mastery, complemented by his background in mechanical engineering and training in Innovation Strategy, TRIZ and Project Management from institutions such as the École de technologie supérieure, Cornell University, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), McGill University, and Academie Canadienne de Management et de Technologie (A.C.M.T). He is a registered patent agent in both Canada and the United States.
A passionate advocate for creative problem-solving, Alexandre is particularly interested in patent workaround strategies and has published and spoken on the “human factor” in patent circumvention. He is currently authoring a book that provides practical, in-house guidance to organizations seeking to navigate and overcome IP barriers.

As a mentor and advisor, Alexandre regularly volunteers to support entrepreneurs and startups in demystifying patents and building robust IP strategies. His commitment to fostering innovation and sharing expertise makes him a distinguished contributor to the global IP community.