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 this first article of the series, we explore consumer goods. Given the upcoming holiday season, we will use a fictional toy – “Andy the Ampersand” – to convey our insights. Whether you’re new to th...Read More
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Moral rights and contractual gaps: the case of a hidden mural
The decision in Bachand c Mural underscores the importance of considering moral rights when commissioning public art.Read More -
Strategic considerations: Canadian post-grant patent administrative procedures
The Canadian patent system provides multiple post-grant administrative procedures that allow both patentees and third parties to revisit the scope or validity of a patent without going to court.Read More -
A decision to watch: Groupe Swatch v Office québécois de la langue française
On October 27, 2025, the Tribunal administratif du Québec rendered a decision setting aside an order of the Office québécois de la langue française ordering Groupe Swatch to add a “sufficient presence...Read More
Firm News
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Nicholas Aitken discusses invention harvesting in IPHQ News
Invention harvesting is a concept that involves prompting and capturing a company’s internally generated inventions or ideas, including those whose significance has not yet been fully realized. Howeve...Read More -
Graham Hood discusses counterfeiting and knockoffs with IPHQ News
Principal Graham Hood spoke with IPHQ News on counterfeit Labubus, a toy that has gained worldwide popularity. The toys have become so popular that counterfeits, commonly referred to as “Lafufus”, are...Read More -
Principal Tamara Céline Winegust attends the 2025 INTA Leadership Meeting in Florida
In November, Principal Tamara Céline Winegust attended the 2025 Leadership Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in Hollywood, Florida. The annual meeting brought together trademar...Read More -
Jason Hynes shares insights on his IPIC presidency, the future of IP and more
Principal Jason Hynes was appointed as President and Chair of the Board of the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) at the organization’s annual meeting in October. Serving for a one-year ...Read More
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