Smart & Biggar ranked in the gold tier in WTR 1000 2025, with 22 trademark professionals recognized

Congratulations to our 22 trademark professionals on their inclusion in the 2025 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. The firm was also recognized with a top-tier gold firm ranking and a silver ranking for Anti-Counterfeiting. Our ongoing recognition in the guide reinforces our outstanding reputation in intellectual property law. 

WTR researchers have described the firm as a “powerhouse”, highlighting our strong reputation among peers and clients. They noted that the team is “honest, responsive, and consistently trusted to deliver high-quality work.” Additionally, they recognized the firm’s growing bench, which provides “reliable partners for businesses exploring the intricate landscape of intellectual property”.

WTR 1000 profiles excellence in trademarks across different categories, including Enforcement and Litigation, Prosecution and Strategy, Anti-Counterfeiting and Transactions. The guide highlights the following professionals who made notable contributions:

Daniel Anthony (Silver - Prosecution and Strategy, Enforcement and Litigation)

Daniel was recognized for enhancing the team's capabilities with “his extensive experience in clearance, prosecution, and registration, along with his adept litigation skills in court”.

Daniel Bereskin (Luminaries – Recommended)

As noted in the 2025 edition: “Daniel boasts over 40 years of experience and is a trusted leader in the IP realm”.

Janice M. Bereskin (Silver - Prosecution and Strategy)

Janice was recognized for her expertise in “handling all Canadian trademark matters for a large multinational technology corporation, providing strategic advice on globally growing portfolios”, alongside Jonathan Burkinshaw, François Larose and Mark Robbins.

Mark Biernacki (Gold - Enforcement and litigation, Silver - Anti-counterfeiting and Prosecution and Strategy)

Together with François Guay and Graham Hood, Mark was described as routinely appearing on litigation cases in Canada and was credited as an excellent attorney “with great expertise, responsiveness and creative approaches”.

Christian Bolduc (Highly Recommended - Transactions, Gold - Prosecution and Strategy)

Christian was praised for being “adept at providing clients with expert advice on commercial strategy”.

Jonathan Burkinshaw (Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy)

Jonathan was recognized for his specialty in managing trademark portfolios for a large multinational technology corporation, alongside Janice M. Bereskin, François Larose and Mark Robbins.

Brigitte Chan (Silver - Prosecution and Strategy)

Brigitte received praise for managing the extensive portfolios of major US retail brands “with a strategic eye”.

Wynnie Chan (Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy)

Wynnie was recognized for offering “timely, strategic, and practical counsel, becoming a trusted adviser for both large and small businesses”.

Meghan Dillon (Silver - Prosecution and Strategy)

As noted by WTR researchers, Meghan “excels in providing holistic client counselling and portfolio management in the trademark and branding sectors, tailoring strategies to align with clients' business and commercial goals”.

Jean-Sébastien Dupont (Gold - Enforcement and Litigation)

Jean-Sébastien was described as “no stranger to the courtroom” and commended for “leveraging his expertise to drive innovative problem-solving tactics”.

Mark Evans (Gold - Enforcement and Litigation, and Prosecution and Strategy, Silver - Anti-Counterfeiting)

“Recommended by peers across Canada”, Mark was praised for being “an exceptional practitioner, focused and experienced”.

Elliott Gold (Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy)

Elliott was recognized for “his expertise in intellectual property to develop strategic approaches and ensure the enforceability of assets”.

François Guay (Gold - Enforcement and Litigation)

Along with Graham Hood and Mark Biernacki, François was described as routinely appearing on litigation cases in Canada and as an excellent attorney who is respected in the space, “with great expertise, responsiveness and creative approaches”.

Graham Hood (Gold - Anti-Counterfeiting, Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy, Silver - Enforcement and Litigation)

Graham was also described as routinely appearing on litigation cases in Canada and was recognized for his “great expertise, responsiveness and creative approaches” and for being an excellent attorney who is respected in the space.

Jamie-Lynn Kraft (Silver - Prosecution and Strategy)

Jamie-Lynn was recognized for her strategic thinking working alongside Philip Lapin and Kwan Loh to “maximize their clients’ IP assets and wider business goals”.

Philip Lapin (Gold - Prosecution and Strategy)

Philip was also praised for his strategic thinking in collaborating with Jamie-Lynn Kraft and Kwan Loh to enhance their clients’ IP assets and wider business goals.

François Larose (Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy)

François was recognized for handling all Canadian trademark matters for a large multinational technology corporation, providing strategic advice on globally growing portfolios, along with Janice M. Bereskin, Jonathan Burkinshaw and Mark Robbins.

Kwan T. Loh (Silver - Prosecution and Strategy)

Together with Philip Lapin and Jamie-Lynn Kraft, Kwan Loh was praised for his strategic thinking and ability to optimize their clients' IP assets and wider business goals.

Alfred A. Macchione (Highly Recommended – Transactions)

Alfred was recognized as a “seasoned professional” and praised for his “rich experience in corporate acquisitions and mergers”.

Daphne L. Maravei (Bronze - Prosecution and Strategy)

Daphne was recognized for excelling in managing extensive portfolios.

Mark L. Robbins (Silver - Enforcement and Litigation)

Working with Janice Bereskin, Jonathan Burkinshaw and François Larose, Mark was credited for handling “all Canadian trademark matters for a large multinational technology corporation, providing strategic advice on globally growing portfolios”. He was recognized for utilizing his “extensive experience in infringement and opposition proceedings” to ensure his clients’ trademarks are “effectively defended and enforced”.

Kohji Suzuki (Gold - Prosecution and Strategy)

Kohji Suzuki was commended for identifying “optimal solutions for his clients” and demonstrating “remarkable versatility in his practice”.

The full list of the World Trademark Review 1000 is available to view online.