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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This article explores the topic of official marks in Canada, including the benefits and challenges that the regime presents. It also proposes potential reforms to strike a better balance between those...Read More
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Developing a sound global trademark filing strategy
This article explores three essential steps for developing an effective global trademark filing strategy: determining key parameters of your trademark applications based on your commercial priorities,...Read More -
Don’t take the bait: avoiding trademark phishing scams
This article outlines the nature of these scams and the tactics cyber-criminals are using to manipulate victims, and includes essential tips on protecting yourself and your business.Read More -
No parley for pirates: Federal Court (Canada) grants innovative remedy to combat sports piracy
In Rogers Media Inc et al v John Doe 1 et al, 2024 FC 1082, the Federal Court (Canada) issued the first site-blocking judgment allowing the applicants to simultaneously protect live content in multipl...Read More
Firm News
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Trademark protection for online content creators: Jamie-Lynn Kraft in CBC News
In a recent interview with CBC News, Principal Jamie-Lynn Kraft speaks about the importance of formal trademark protection for online content creators in today’s digital age.Read More -
Best Lawyers recognizes 47 Smart & Biggar lawyers as Leaders and Ones to Watch for IP for 2025
Smart & Biggar is pleased to share that 38 of our lawyers have been recognized as leaders in their field in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada. Additionally, nine lawyers have been lis...Read More -
Daphne Lainson profiled in Managing IP
Daphne Lainson, principal and leader of the Life Sciences and Bio/Chem practice group recently shared her unique perspective on navigating complex patent landscapes and her commitment to helping clien...Read More -
Bereskin & Parr to join Smart & Biggar
IPH Limited, a leading global provider of intellectual property (IP) services, has today announced the acquisition of premier Canadian IP firm, Bereskin & Parr.Read More
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