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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Changes to the European patent system: What Canadian innovators need to know
Two significant changes to the European patent system are expected to come into force on June 1, 2023: the Unitary Patent system and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).Read More -
Canadian Patent law 2022: A Year in Review
2022 was an active year in Canadian patent law. Claim fees were introduced for the first time; changes were made to regulations providing remedies for excessive pricing of patented medicines; and a ra...Read More -
Crocs Canada v Double Diamond: Strength of industrial design rights and remedies in Canada reaffirmed by Federal Court
Earlier this fall the Federal Court of Canada issued a rare decision concerning industrial design infringement and reaffirmed several points of law favouring holders of industrial design registrations...Read More
Firm News
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Smart & Biggar joins IP leaders at the AIPLA Mid-Winter Institute 2023
Next week, Daphne Lainson, Life Sciences practice group leader and Principal in our Ottawa office, will join IP leaders from around the world in San Diego, California at this year’s American Intellect...Read More -
Smart & Biggar hailed as a ‘Top Intellectual Property Boutique’ in the Global Best in Law 2022 guide
Smart & Biggar is proud to announce that the firm has been recognized as a ‘Top Intellectual Property Boutique’ in this year’s edition of the Global Best in Law 2022 guide by Canadian Lawyer Magaz...Read More -
Smart & Biggar stands out with eight Principals recognized as IP leaders in the 2023 edition of Lexpert/ALM 500
Smart & Biggar is proud to share that eight Principals across the firm have been recognized among Canada’s leading lawyers for intellectual property (IP) in the 2023 edition of The Lexpert/America...Read More -
Life Sciences leader Daphne Lainson recognized in the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2023 edition
Smart & Biggar is proud to announce that Daphne Lainson, national chair of our Life Science practice and Principal in our Ottawa office, has been honoured once again in the IAM Strategy 300 Global...Read More
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