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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Medical technologies incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) are an emerging area of innovation with the potential to transform healthcare. Employing techniques such as machine learning, deep learn...Read More
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Canadian Intellectual Property Office “Next Generation Patents” update and status as of August 25, 2025
On July 17, 2024, CIPO launched a new electronic system and portal, MyCIPO Patents, as part of its Next Generation Patents initiative. The launch has been fraught with difficulties, creating delays, e...Read More -
Not all that bubbles is Champagne – considerations for the protection of geographical indications in Canada
In this article, we outline the key considerations for foreign authorities and producers when seeking GI protection in Canada.Read More -
Protecting your brand: best practices for trademark record keeping in Canada
While all brand owners desire to protect their trademarks, many do not regularly create or maintain detailed records of their use of their marks. A best practice that may pay dividends for your busine...Read More
Firm News
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Smart & Biggar named Canadian Patent Strategy Firm of the Year at the LMG Life Sciences Awards Americas 2025
Smart & Biggar is proud to be named Patent Strategy Firm of the Year – Canada at the LMG Life Sciences Americas Awards 2025.Read More -
Smart & Biggar practitioners recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ and the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™
Smart & Biggar is pleased to share that 55 of our practitioners have been recognized as leaders in their field in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Additionally, 14 practitioners ha...Read More -
Honouring Sheldon Hamilton
We are saddened to announce the passing of Sheldon Hamilton, our colleague and friend.Read More -
IAM Strategy 300 recognizes three Smart & Biggar practitioners as leading IP strategists for 2025
Congratulations to Daphne Lainson, France Leclaire and David St-Martin for their inclusion in the 2025 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists.Read More
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