Smart & Biggar tops Canadian patent rankings with 41 professionals featured in IAM Patent 1000 2026
Smart & Biggar is pleased to announce its continued standing as a Gold Tier firm in Canada for Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution and Patent Transactions in the 2026 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals.
Congratulations to the 41 patent lawyers and agents named recommended individuals on achieving this outstanding recognition, which showcases their depth of knowledge and experience, innovative approach, and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Patent Litigation
- Adam Bobker
- Daniel Davies
- Jean-Sébastien Dupont
- François Guay
- Yoon Kang
- Andrew McIntosh
- Nancy Pei
- James Raakman
- Joshua W. Spicer
- Jeremy Want
Patent Prosecution
- Charles Boulakia
- Ken Bousfield
- Carmela De Luca
- Lionel Fishman
- Patricia Folkins
- Micheline Gravelle
- David Heller
- Jason Hynes
- John Knox
- Daphne Lainson
- Jeff Leuschner
- Lei Liu
- Alfred A. Macchione
- Brigide Mattar
- Philip C. Mendes da Costa
- James Pan
- Mark Pidkowich
- Scott Pundsack
- Bhupinder Randhawa
- Patrick Roszell
- David Schwartz
- Elliott Simcoe
- Alistair Simpson
- Melanie Szweras
- Matthew Zischka
Patent Transactions
- Noel Courage
- Victor Krichker
- Lei Liu
- Alfred A. Macchione
- Bhupinder Randhawa
- Alistair Simpson
- Theodore Sum
- Martin Tremblay
- Sanro Zlobec
Next Generation Leaders
- Lynn Ing
View the full list of the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 rankings for Smart & Biggar.