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 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 deliver value for their clients.
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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 deliver value for their clients.
Individuals qualified for inclusion in the IAM Global
Leaders were ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent
1000, the market-leading annual directory that identifies the
top law and attorney firms and individuals in the patent space.
Congratulations to our 2026 IAM Global Leaders:
François Guay
Sheldon Hamilton (posthumous)
John Knox
Daphne Lainson
Lei Liu
Alfred A. Macchione
David Schwartz
Matthew Zischka
Earlier this year, 43 patent lawyers and agents were named in
the
IAM Patent 1000 guide, leading the Canadian patent
rankings with recognition across patent litigation, prosecution and
transactions. Daphne Lainson, France Leclaire and David St-Martin
were also listed as leading experts for IP strategy in the
IAM Strategy 300 guide.
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.
