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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In 2025, Canadian courts addressed a range of issues in intellectual property litigation. Highlights included the imposition of jail time on contumacious copyright pirates, appellate guidance on paten...Read More
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Canadian patent law 2025: a year in review
2025 saw a significant statutory change and the long-awaited Supreme Court of Canada hearing of an appeal regarding the patentability of methods of medical treatment. The courts also considered due ca...Read More -
Double patenting and divisionals in Canada: evolving strategies for applicants
Double patenting and unity of invention in divisional practice remain central issues in patent prosecution in different jurisdictions, but the strategies for addressing them differ sharply between Can...Read More -
In(dustry) focus: consumer goods – a complete IP framework for entering the Canadian market
In this first article of the series, we explore consumer goods. Given the upcoming holiday season, we will use a fictional toy – “Andy the Ampersand” – to convey our insights. Whether you’re new to th...Read More
Firm News
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Smart & Biggar practitioners recognized in Lexpert’s Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business in Canada
Ten Smart & Biggar practitioners are recognized among Canada’s leading lawyers for IP and IP Litigation in the 2026 edition of Lexpert's Leading 500 Cross-Border Lawyers: A Guide to Doing Business...Read More -
Reagan Seidler discusses trademark protection and enforcement for CBC News
Intellectual property derives its value from exclusivity. In a segment called “Why ‘sex, drugs and lobster rolls’ is being trademarked,” Reagan Seidler spoke to CBC News about the necessity and challe...Read More -
20 practitioners appointed to International Trademark Association (INTA) committees for 2026–2027 term
Smart & Biggar is proud to announce the appointment of 20 practitioners to various committees of the International Trademark Association (INTA) for the 2026–2027 term. These appointments demonstra...Read More -
Nicholas Aitken discusses invention harvesting in IPHQ News
Invention harvesting is a concept that involves prompting and capturing a company’s internally generated inventions or ideas, including those whose significance has not yet been fully realized. Howeve...Read More
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