Yonatan Drori, Author at Drori Stav IP

PCT National Phase Entry in Israel A Guide for Foreign Patent Attorneys

PCT national phase entry in Israel allows foreign applicants to pursue Israeli patent protection from an international application under the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). For foreign patent attorneys and IP counsel, the Israeli national phase procedure is relatively straightforward, particularly

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איור של משחק קלפים בסמארטפון מול בוט המוסווה לשחקן אנושי

Skillz v. Papaya: Use of Bots and False Advertising Led to a $719 Million Award The court ruled that Papaya falsely framed its games as fair, player-to-player competitions while using bots to fill tournaments and manipulate outcomes.

A judgment rendered on July 27, 2026, by Judge Denise Cote in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York: Skillz Platform Inc. v. Papaya Gaming, Ltd., No. 24 Civ. 1646 (DLC) (S.D.N.Y. July 27, 2026). The

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Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Unipharm: Expiry of a Patent Term Extension in Israel

Jerusalem District Court decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb v. Unipharm: retroactive revocation of a UK reference patent extension caused the Israeli patent term extension order to lapse under Section 64J(3).

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Unipharm v. Bristol-Myers Squibb: Lapse of the Patent Term Extension for Israeli Patent 160693

The Deputy Registrar held that the Israeli Eliquis patent term extension lapsed on October 31, 2023 following revocation of its UK reference patent. The decision was upheld on appeal in 2026.

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Patent Due Diligence in Israel

Patent due diligence in Israel is a critical process for companies, investors and acquirers seeking to evaluate patent assets before an acquisition, investment, licensing transaction or technology transfer. The review is designed to identify legal, commercial and ownership risks that

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Design registration for software in Israel

Under Israel’s Designs Law, 5777–2017, a graphical user interface (GUI), screen display or icon can qualify for registered design protection when its appearance meets the statutory requirements of novelty and individual character. Software code itself is not registered as a

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Expedited patent examination in Israel: main routes and requirements

Expedited Patent Examination in Israel On-the-Spot Examination, PPH/GPPH and Green Patent Applications

Expedited patent examination in Israel is available in appropriate circumstances when an applicant needs examination earlier than the application’s ordinary place in the Israel Patent Office queue. For applicants, there are three principal routes for advancing examination: (1) an On-the-Spot

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Can a Slogan Be Trademarked in Israel?

Yes. A slogan can be registered as a trademark in Israel if it is capable of functioning as an indication of commercial origin. Israeli law does not impose a separate statutory regime for slogans, and a slogan is generally examined

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Patent Registration for Computer Games Case Studies: Playtika's Computer Game Patents

The world of computer games is evolving at a dizzying pace, both technologically and creatively. Alongside this development, new legal challenges are also emerging, including the question of patent registration for these games. The field of computer games can be

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How to Draft an Independent Claim? An independent claim should be as narrow as possible?

Analysis of patent infringement cases shows that most of them are based on the finding that there is no overlap between the independent claim (heart of the patent) and the accused product. In this article, we will discuss the basic

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