Mark your calendar for March 26, 2026 and join Bhole IP Law for an exclusive fireside chat on practice strategies for licensing IP. Robert Tremblay, Senior Counsel, COHERE and Drishi Vilkhu, IP & Tech Transfer Manager, SunnyBrook Research Institute, will share practical insights from commercial software licensing and institutional technology …
Alessia Monastero speaking at TMU’s Sport and Entertainment Law Conference
We are pleased to announce that Alessia Monastero, at Bhole IP Law, will be participating as a panellist in the upcoming discussion on “The Role of Intellectual Property in Entertainment.” This panel will explore how Intellectual Property (IP) shapes the creation, ownership, and commercialization of music, television, film, and fashion. The experts will discuss key issues including copyright and …
David Yurman’s Fight Against Jewelry Dupes
In February 2026, luxury jewelry maker David Yurman Enterprises LLC (“David Yurman”) filed a copyright infringement complaint against The TJX Companies Inc. (“TJX”) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. While David Yurman is well-known for designing luxury jewelry, watches, and accessories, TJX is the …
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS IN CANADA’S 2025 BUDGET
Canada’s Budget 2025 provides a fair opportunity to foster innovation and intellectual property (IP) in a constantly evolving world. The budget recognises innovation as central to Canada’s economic growth and aims to achieve this by supporting and growing Canadian businesses. The Canada Budget 2025 aims to create conditions for sustainable, …
Strategies for Navigating the New USPTO Fee Structure
Article by Marc Lampert As we find ourselves in 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) new fee structure, implemented on January 19, 2025, is now in full effect. In order to maximize value and cost-efficiency, patent applicants should adapt their patent prosecution strategies given this new fee …
Proximate Cause Vital to Due Care Standard Analysis in Canada: Matco Tools Corporation v. Attorney General of Canada
Article by Pooja Phaterpekar In a recent Federal Court of Canada decision, Matco Tools Corporation v. Attorney General of Canada, clarification was provided regarding the application of the due care standard under Section 46(5) of the Patent Act due to missed maintenance fee payments. This article examines the implications of …
Connection to Canada: Reviewing the reasoning in ProSlide Technology, Inc. and WhiteWater West Industries, Ltd.
Article by Marc Lampert ProSlide, which is based in Ottawa, and WhiteWater, which is headquartered in Richmond, B.C., are global leaders in the water slide industry. Both WhiteWater and ProSlide have been involved in a multi-jurisdictional and years-long court struggle centering around ProSlide’s patents to its waterslide products. In the …
What’s Trending? The Future of Third-Party Luxury Resellers
Article by Alessia Monastero After a six-year long battle, Chanel won its lawsuit against What Goes Around Comes Around (“WGACA”), a pre-owned luxury brand reseller (see Chanel, Inc. v What Goes Around Comes Around, LLC et al., 1:18-cv-02253 (SDNY)). This decision provides guidance on the risks associated with reselling third-party …
Bhole IP Law Proudly Sponsors Innovation & Creativity in Ontario
At Bhole IP Law, we are committed to supporting groundbreaking ideas and emerging talent in Ontario’s entrepreneurial and creative sectors. That’s why we’re thrilled to sponsor two exciting events that champion innovation, mobility, and fashion law. SmartTO Innovation Challenge CompetitionThe SmartTO Innovation Challenge is calling on Ontario startups to revolutionize …
Mark your Calendars: Fireside Chat on Intellectual Property and Raising Capital
On April 2, 2025, Bhole IP Law will host an engaging fireside chat featuring Matt Cohen, Founder and Managing Partner of Ripple Ventures. Learn how intellectual property can give startups a competitive edge in the venture capital world, from signaling innovation to creating defensible market positions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to …