Smart & Biggar is proud to announce that it has once again been included on the shortlist for the Managing IP America Awards, reflecting our market leadership in Canada for IP services.
This year, the firm is featured in 11 categories overall by Managing IP, earning more nominations than any other IP firm in Canada. We are especially honoured to once again be the only Canadian firm nominated for the "Americas IP Firm of the Year" award.
Four of the firm's Principals were also nominated for individual-level awards:
- Daniel Anthony for Canadian Practitioner of the Year (Trademark Prosecution)
- Mark Biernacki for Canadian Practitioner of the Year (Trademark Disputes)
- Jean-Sébastien Dupont for Canadian Practitioner of the Year (Copyright)
- Daphne Lainson for Canadian Practitioner of the Year (Patent Prosecution)
In addition to "Americas IP Firm of the Year", our other "Firm of the Year" nominations are:
- Canadian Copyright
- Canadian IP Boutique
- Canadian Patent Disputes
- Canadian Patent Prosecution
- Canadian Trademark Disputes
- Canadian Trademark Prosecution
These nominations acknowledge the strength and leadership of our stellar team of lawyers, patent and trademark agents at Smart & Biggar, and we are proud to celebrate this recognition as IP leaders in Canada.
Managing IP will reveal the Americas Awards winners, including Impact Case winners, during a gala dinner at the JW Marriott Essex House in New York City on April 25.
The full shortlist of Managing IP Americas Award nominees is available online now.