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Receive legal and IP mentorship from Smart & Biggar to position your startup for long-term success while avoiding costly legal pitfalls.

Legal/IP Mentorship – Office Hours with Smart & Biggar

FOR INNOVATION FACTORY CLIENTS ONLY – LIMITED SPACES

Get 1:1 mentorship with experts from Smart & Biggar

Are you interested in meeting with legal experts from Smart & Biggar regarding Intellectual Property (IP) or other legal matters?

Position your startup for long-term success in a competitive landscape while avoiding costly legal pitfalls. Receive personalized guidance on a one-on-one basis with tailored advice specific to your startup’s legal needs. Even if you’re not sure where to start, Smart & Biggar can provide you mentorship to identify areas to consider such as IP protection, regulatory compliance, patents, trademarks, copyrights and more.


Registration Details

Smart & Biggar will be offering FREE consultations for Innovation Factory Clients in 30-minute slots.

Please contact your Innovation Advisor or Greta Black [email protected] to set up an appointment.

Not an Innovation Factory client? Apply for free to access even more exclusive opportunities and business growth resources.


Available Time Slots

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM


About Smart & Biggar

Smart & Biggar is a renowned Canadian intellectual property (IP) law firm, with a legacy dating back to 1890. It is the largest firm in Canada dedicated exclusively to IP law and related specialty areas, serving clients across industries such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, and consumer products. With over 100 lawyers, patent agents, and trademark agents spread across five offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal, Vancouver, and Calgary, the firm is widely regarded as a leader in patent, trademark, and copyright protection.

Smart & Biggar offers comprehensive services to startups and multinational corporations, advising on everything from IP strategy to litigation. It is also part of the IPH Group, an international network of IP law firms, which enhances its global reach and access to international expertise.

https://www.smartbiggar.ca/

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Date

Jun 19 2026

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Innovation Factory (Virtual)
Innovation Factory (Virtual)
Online
Website
https://innovationfactory.ca

Organizer

Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory
Phone
905-667-2611
Email
[email protected]
Website
https://innovationfactory.ca

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