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 …
CULT GAIA REFUSED U.S. TRADEMARK REGISTRATION OF ITS “GAIA’S ARK” HANDBAG DESIGN, DUE TO GENERICNESS AND NON-DISTINCTIVENESS ISSUES
Dubbed as the Instagram “it” bag in 2016, Cult Gaia’s “Ark” bag design was recently refused trademark registration in the United States following the brand’s five-year battle to obtain registration for the design of its bag.
Starting Your Patent Journey on the Wrong Foot: Why to be Cautious about Filing a Weak U.S. Provisional Application
In the Canadian startup community, a common and perpetuated piece of advice given to entrepreneurs is to self-file their initial patent application. Often, this advice involves self-filing a United States provisional patent application. Due to the lack of formal examination of provisional applications, entrepreneurs can file these types of applications without …