PRESS RELEASE
11 August 2025

Smart & Biggar Welcomes Ten Articling Students To Its IP Practice Across Offices

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Smart & Biggar

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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 pleased to welcome ten articling students to our Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal offices.
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Smart & Biggar is pleased to welcome ten articling students to our Toronto, Ottawa and Montréal offices.

Each student will gain hands-on experience working on matters in patents, trademarks, copyright and IP litigation. Students benefit from mentorship and the opportunity to work directly with practitioners on real matters for our high-profile roster of clients.

Joining us as articling students this year are:

Toronto

  • Michael Kovacevic
  • Chris Kozak
  • Ashley Lam
  • Hailey Min
  • Coralee Ridder
  • Emily McGaugh
  • Rebecca Tyli
  • Brayden Secord

Ottawa

  • Olivia Ciotka

Montréal

  • Rutherford Exius

Each year across our offices, we look to hire law students who are driven, intellectually curious and team-oriented, with business acumen, and a passion for IP law. If you would like more information about the student program at Smart & Biggar or have any questions about the program, e-mail us at& campusrecruitment@smartbiggar.ca.

Contributor

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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