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27 March 2025

Smart & Biggar Shortlisted In 11 Categories For The MIP Americas Awards 2025

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Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients. Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights. As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.
Smart & Biggar is proud to announce its continued inclusion on the shortlist for the Managing IP Americas Awards 2025...
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Smart & Biggar is proud to announce its continued inclusion on the shortlist for the Managing IP Americas Awards 2025, with six firm nominations and five practitioners receiving individual nominations.

Smart & Biggar is especially honoured to be the only Canadian firm nominated for the Firm of the Year for IP. Additionally, we are shortlisted in the following categories for Canada:

  • Firm of the Year – Copyright
  • Firms of the Year – Patent Disputes
  • Firm of the Year – Patent Prosecution
  • Firm of the Year – Trademark Disputes
  • Firm of the Year – Trademark Prosecution

Five principals are nominated in the following categories for Canada:

  • Christian Bolduc – Practitioner of the Year (Trademark Prosecution)
  • Mark Evans – Practitioner of the Year (Trademark Disputes)
  • François Guay – Practitioner of the Year (Patent Disputes)
  • David Schwartz – Practitioner of the Year (Patent Prosecution)
  • Guillaume Lavoie Ste-Marie – Practitioner of the Year (Copyright)

These nominations are a testament to our continued commitment to delivering exceptional intellectual property services and innovative solutions to clients, and we are proud to celebrate this recognition as IP leaders in Canada.

Managing IP will announce the winners of the Americas Awards during a gala dinner in New York City on April 25, 2025.

The full shortlist of MIP Americas Award nominees is available online now.

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Smart & Biggar uncovers and maximizes intellectual property and technology assets for our clients. Today’s fast-paced innovation economy demands a higher level of expertise and attention to detail when it comes to IP strategy and protection. With over 125 lawyers, patent agents and trademark agents collaborating across five Canadian offices, Smart & Biggar is trusted by the world’s leading innovators to find value in their IP rights. As market leaders in IP, Smart & Biggar’s team is on the pulse when it comes to the latest developments and the wider industry changes that impact our clients. To stay informed, visit smartbiggar.ca/insights, including access to our RxIP Update (smartbiggar.ca/insights/rx-ip-updates), a monthly digest of the latest decisions and law surrounding the life sciences and pharmaceutical industries.

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