Four practitioners recognized as Lexology Global Elite Thought Leaders, 47 recognized in Lexology Index: Intellectual Property 2026

Smart & Biggar is proud to announce that four practitioners are recognized in the patent agents, trademark agents and trademarks practice areas of Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Global Elite 2026. 

Additionally, 47 Smart & Biggar lawyers and agents are recognized as leading practitioners in the 2026 edition of Lexology Index: Intellectual Property across the following categories: copyright, patent agents, patents, trademark agents and trademarks. Read more about the rankings below.

Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Global Elite

Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Global Elite includes practitioners known for their expertise and achievements within the IP sector. These individuals are regarded as leading practitioners who obtained the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources.

Congratulations to the following thought leaders on their recognition:

Patent Agents & Attorneys

• Micheline Gravelle

Trademark Agents & Attorneys

• Janice Bereskin

 Trademarks

• Christian Bolduc
• Philip Lapin

Lexology Index: Intellectual Property

Being listed in Lexology Index: Intellectual Property demonstrates recognition of professional excellence and quality of work in various areas of intellectual property law. Listed practitioners receive strong and regular feedback to maintain their recognition in the guide.

Congratulations to our lawyers and agents acclaimed for their outstanding work:

Copyright

• Recommended
  • Mark Biernacki
  • Jean-Sébastien Dupont
  • Tamara Céline Winegust

Patent Agents & Attorneys

• Thought Leader
  • Stephen Beney
  • Patricia Folkins
  • John Knox
• Highly Recommended
  • Jeff Leuschner
  • Martin Tremblay
• Recommended
  • Joanna Ma
  • Benjamin Mak
  • Tony Orsi
  • David St-Martin

Patents

• Thought Leader
  • Noel Courage
  • Yoon Kang
  • Nancy Pei
  • François Guay
• Highly Recommended
  • Ken Bousfield
  • Isi Caulder
  • Elliott Gold
  • David Greer
  • Daphne Lainson
  • David Schwartz
  • Elliott Simcoe
  • Alistair Simpson
  • Melanie Szweras
  • Urszula Wojtyra
• Recommended
  • Adam Bobker
  • Jean-Sébastien Dupont
  • Alfred A. Macchione
  • Daphne Maravei
  • Andrew McIntosh
  • Philip Mendes da Costa
  • Bhupinder Randhawa
  • Joshua Spicer
  • Theodore Sum
  • Jeremy Want
  • Matthew Zischka

Trademark Agents & Attorneys

• Thought Leader
  • Jane Sarjeant

Trademarks

• Thought Leader
  • Daniel Bereskin
  • François Guay
  • Mark L. Robbins
• Highly Recommended
  • Meghan Dillon
  • Graham Hood
  • Kwan T. Loh
  • Kohji Suzuki
• Recommended
  • Jonathan Burkinshaw
  • Brigitte Chan
  • Jamie-Lynn Kraft
  • François Larose
  • Mark Biernacki
  • Daphne Maravei
  • Jean-Sébastien Dupont

The full list of Lexology Index: Intellectual Property 2026 is available to view on the Lexology website.