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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Patent protection is pursued for all types of technologies. Why should anything be different just because the technology is based on artificial intelligence (AI)? Nothing is different when reduced to...Read More
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Top five 2025 trends in Canadian copyright law
2025 saw incremental developments in Canadian copyright matters anticipated to set the foundation for potentially major changes in the coming years in AI and accessible remedies for infringement and h...Read More -
Federal Court confirms test for leave to file new evidence in appeal from Opposition Board Decision
As of April 1, 2025, subsection 56(5) of the Trademarks Act requires parties to obtain leave to file additional evidence on appeal from decisions of the Registrar of Trademarks (the “Registrar”), whic...Read More -
Canadian trademark law 2025: a year in review
2025 marked a year of adaptive reform in Canadian trademark law. Decisions, legislative updates, CIPO initiatives, and procedural enhancements collectively show the system continuing to mature in the ...Read More
Firm News
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Smart & Biggar sponsors the 18th annual Harold G. Fox IP Moot competition for law students
Smart & Biggar is pleased to continue sponsoring the annual Harold G. Fox IP Moot, taking place on February 20-21. This year, Audrey Berteau and Matthew Burt will be serving on the panel. Adam Bob...Read More -
Smart & Biggar cements decades-long Band 1 ranking for Intellectual Property and IP Litigation in the Chambers Global Guide 2026
Smart & Biggar is proud to announce its continued position as a top-ranked law firm in the 2026 edition of the Chambers Global Guide, maintaining Band 1 rankings in both Intellectual Property (IP)...Read More -
Jason Hynes discusses CIPO’s proposed patent “red tape” reduction initiatives in The Logic
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is considering fast-tracking applications for AI, quantum, energy and critical mineral patents to increase investment in those sectors. Recently, Smart...Read More -
Jeff Leuschner writes “Practice tips to seek patent term adjustment in Canada” for IAM Patents
Principal Jeff Leuschner recently wrote an article titled “Practice tips to seek patent term adjustment in Canada” for IAM Patents.Read More
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