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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A well‑chosen domain name is a valuable brand asset. It serves as a powerful marketing tool by helping businesses stand out in a crowded digital landscape and attracting consumers to their websites. W...Read More
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Not so nominal: damages available for brand owners facing evasive counterfeiters
Companies invest significant resources in building consumer awareness and goodwill in their brands. Over time, strong brands come to represent more than just a product name or logo; they may signal a ...Read More -
Adeia Guides Inc v Videotron Ltd: infringement through common design – a Canadian first
In the latest matter concerning Adeia Guides Inc’s (“Adeia”, formerly “Rovi Guides Inc”) patent enforcement campaign against Canadian cable service providers, the Federal Court held, for the first tim...Read More -
Trademarks for businesses – part 1: understanding what a trademark is
Every day, consumers rely on trademarks to identify and select goods and services from businesses that they know and trust. Over time, trademarks come to represent not only the goods and services of a...Read More
Firm News
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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:...Read More -
Smart & Biggar practitioners and leaders share reflections on the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting
Smart & Biggar practitioners and leaders attended the 2026 INTA Annual Meeting in London, England, from May 2 to 6, 2026. Below, a few of our practitioners provide some insights and highlights fro...Read More -
Smart & Biggar welcomes two articling students to its Montréal office
Smart & Biggar is pleased to welcome two articling students to our Montréal office.Read More -
Jean-Sébastien Dupont named Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year at the 2026 Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards
Smart & Biggar congratulates Principal Jean-Sébastien Dupont on his recognition as Intellectual Property Litigator of the Year at the 2026 Benchmark Litigation Canada Awards.Read More
Leverage the Value of Your IP
