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 …
Alessia Monastero co-authors IPIC article “Branding In the Metaverse: The Rise of NFT Trademark Applications and Best Practices to Protect Your Brand”
Bhole IP Law Associate Alessia Monastero co-authors the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) article “Branding In the Metaverse: The Rise of NFT Trademark Applications and Best Practices to Protect Your Brand” as part of a series of articles (see Part 1) prepared by IPIC’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee related to the …
Alessia Monastero co-authors IPIC article “Non-Fungible Tokens, Record-Breaking Applications & the Counterfeit Implications of the Metaverse: Part 1”
Bhole IP Law Associate Alessia Monastero co-authors the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC) article “Non-Fungible Tokens, Record-Breaking Applications & the Counterfeit Implications of the Metaverse: Part 1” as part of a series of articles prepared by IPIC’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee related to the evolving digital landscape, highlighting non-fungible tokens, new …
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.