Smart & Biggar again recognized as “Canadian IP Litigation Firm of the Year”
Smart & Biggar, Canada’s largest firm practising exclusively in intellectual property and technology announced today the firm has been named the “Canadian IP Litigation Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Canada for the third consecutive year. The Benchmark Canada Awards event was held in Toronto on February 23rd to recognize the top lawyers and firms in the country for their exceptional work throughout the year.
Benchmark says, “Peers confirm, “Smart & Biggar is the biggest and the deepest IP shop in Canada.” The firm estimates that it devotes 25% of its overall practice to contentious issues, and it has been observed that it “has cradle-to-grave litigators. They have a consistent level assertive, aggressive litigation.” One peer testifies, “Pound for pound, they are on the highest end of competency”.”
In addition to outstanding recognition at the awards gala, 9 Smart & Biggar lawyers are recommended in Benchmark Litigation for their expertise in Intellectual Property Litigation:
- Mark Biernacki
- Mark Evans
- Gunars Gaikis
- Steven Garland
- François Guay
- Sheldon Hamilton
- Colin Ingram
- Yoon Kang
- Nancy Pei
Benchmark Canada is dedicated to covering litigation practitioners and firms across Canada. The results presented stem from the culmination of extensive peer reviews and interviews with Canadian litigators that take place over a four month research period. Over the course of the interviews, recent casework that has been handled by the firms is examined and sources are asked to offer their professional opinions on litigators practicing within their province or practice area(s) across the country.
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Smart & Biggar is Canada's largest firm practising exclusively in intellectual property and technology law, with offices in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary. We are leaders in intellectual property and technology law and have been serving clients for over a century. For more information, please visit smart-biggar.ca.