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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“Maple washing” and “maple glazing” are buzzwords gaining traction online and in the news, reflecting a rise in Canadian-inspired marketing of a wide variety of goods and services across the country.Read More
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AI and public disclosure: legal implications for inventions and IP
Any disclosure to the public of an invention before the patent application's filing date can jeopardize the validity of the resulting patent.Read More -
Canadian Intellectual Property Office “Next Generation Patents” update and status as of October 9, 2025
On July 17, 2024, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) launched a new electronic system and portal, MyCIPO Patents, as part of its Next Generation Patents initiative. While the platform wi...Read More -
Supreme Court of Canada reserves decision on appeal relating to the patentability of methods of medical treatment
Today, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Pharmascience Inc v Janssen Inc (Supreme Court File No 41209) and reserved its decision.Read More
Firm News
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Federal Circuit Provides First Guidance on AIA Derivation Proceedings
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued its first decision relating to derivation proceedings under the America Invents Act (AIA). Smart & Biggar Principal Joshua Spicer ...Read More -
Smart & Biggar named Law Firm of the Year in Best Law Firms™ - Canada 2026
Smart & Biggar has been named Law Firm of the Year in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms™ - Canada by Best Lawyers® for the firm’s work in Intellectual Property Law. This recognition is granted t...Read More -
Eight Smart & Biggar professionals recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Global Leaders
Smart & Biggar is pleased to announce that eight of our practice experts were recognized in the 2026 edition of IAM Global Leaders for their leading skills, expertise and ability to innovate and d...Read More -
Smart & Biggar recognized by The Globe and Mail among Canada’s Best Law Firms 2026
Smart & Biggar was recognized for the fifth time on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms. This consecutive recognition, presented by The Globe and Mail and Statista, reinforces the...Read More
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