Norman Cameron has joined forces with Canada’s leading team for intellectual property and his clients will now benefit from the unrivaled experience of Canada’s leading IP firm – Smart & Biggar.
Together, Norman Cameron and the team at Smart & Biggar offer Canadian and international companies leading IP expertise and legal counsel to help them protect, enforce, and create growth with IP.
Canada’s leader for intellectual property law
Smart & Biggar offers clients the deepest level of IP expertise with a team of more than 100 lawyers, agents and technical specialists practicing in patents, designs, copyrights and trademarks. We are also the leader in Canada for IP litigation and enforcement, with an unmatched track record of trial victories at all levels of court resulting in impressive financial returns for our clients.
Helping companies leverage the value of IP
We help companies leverage the value of IP and innovation through a complete range of IP procurement services and strategic IP counsel and advice. From drafting and filing patent applications for new technologies for manufacturers, to advising on IP portfolio strategy and infringement issues across industries.
We also advise on trademark filing and applications, provide strategic counsel on enforcement, and related guidance on marketing and advertising. For early stage and fast growth companies we also advise on IP strategy, licensing and due diligence in M&A transactions, representing both investors and founders.
Featured Insights
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In 2024, we witnessed several notable developments in Canadian IP litigation. These included the Supreme Court granting leave for an appeal on the patentability of methods of medical treatment, a succ...Read More
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Canadian trademark law 2024: a year in review
In this article, we review a number of notable Canadian trademark cases from 2024 and highlight key developments in Canadian trademarks practice.Read More -
Costs awards in Canadian IP proceedings – update and future directions
It is important that IP litigants in Canada remain mindful of Canada’s costs regime throughout the litigation process. Depending on the circumstances, costs awards can be significant, and cost conside...Read More -
Canadian patent law 2024: a year in review
In our annual review of developments in Canadian patent law, we considered over 60 court decisions reported last year. In this article, we highlight a significant statutory change and a selection of i...Read More
Firm News
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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 ...Read More -
Smart & Biggar principals recognized in Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada
Ten Smart & Biggar principals were recognized among Canada’s leading lawyers for IP and IP Litigation in the 2025 edition of Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business i...Read More -
Smart & Biggar welcomes Associate Nicole Laberge to our Toronto office
Smart & Biggar is pleased to welcome Nicole Laberge to our Toronto office. Nicole joins our Life Sciences and Chem/Bio team as an associate. With a background in chemistry, Nicole’s practice focus...Read More -
Six Smart & Biggar principals recognized as Thought Leaders Global Elite in Lexology Index 2024
Smart & Biggar is proud to announce that six principals have been recognized in the life sciences, patents and trademarks practice areas of the Lexology Index: Thought Leaders Global Elite 2024 (...Read More
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