Author: Marc Lampert Two recent Federal Circuit decisions, Finjan, Inc. v. Blue Coat Systems (2018) and Trustees of Columbia University v. Gen Digital (decided recently in March 2026), together draw one of the clearest lines in recent memory between software patents that hold up in court and those that don’t; and draw important lessons for drafting of software …
Understanding Patent Searches: A Practical Guide for Inventors and Legal Professionals
Introduction Patent searches are not one-size-fits-all; they come in various types, each serving a unique purpose in the invention and patenting process. For an inventor new to patents, the terminology can be confusing. Is a “prior art search” different from a “patentability search”? What is an “FTO search”? This guide …
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, …
Bhole IP Law welcomes Chris Dynowski
Bhole IP Law is pleased to welcome Chris Dynowski to the firm. Chris is a skilled patent agent with a passion for innovation and problem-solving. As a fully licensed Canadian patent agent who is also qualified by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to file and prosecute U.S. applications …
Bhole IP Law Announces Marc Lampert as Patent Group Leader
Bhole IP Law is delighted to announce the appointment of Marc Lampert as a Principal and as Patent Group Leader of the firm. Marc Lampert has been an integral part of the Bhole IP Law team for several years, developing a deep understanding of patent practice and a steadfast dedication …
CIPO Fee Increase
The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced that the majority of patent, trademark, and industrial design official fees will increase on January 1, 2024. The fee increase is significant, exceeding 25% in many situations. To minimize the financial impact, we recommend taking proactive steps in 2023 where possible. Please reach …
Canadian Government’s New Program Funds Companies to Develop Intellectual Property Strategies
As part of the National IP Strategy, the Canadian federal government is teaming up with Canadian Accelerators and Incubators to help small businesses and startups realize their intellectual property (IP) goals by providing funding to generate, secure, and maintain IP. The Elevate IP program is open to Canadian companies with …
Bhole IP Law welcomes Rahul Khattar
Bhole IP Law is pleased to welcome Rahul Khattar to the firm as an Intellectual Property Consultant. Rahul is an internationally trained patent agent and a lawyer with a decade of experience in assisting clients to identify and protect their intellectual property rights, particularly patents. Rahul is licensed to practice …
Bhole IP Law welcomes Ammar Kalanaki
Bhole IP Law is pleased to welcome Ammar Kalanaki to the firm as IP Paralegal & Patent and Trademark Agent-in-Training. Ammar assists clients with mining for potential IP, implementing IP-capturing best practices, preparing formal disclosures, and prosecuting applications. In previous roles, Ammar had worked in engineering rules and progressed to …