Author: Yonatan Drori

Plant Breeders’ Rights in Israel

In 1961, the International Convention for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants was signed. By virtue of the Convention, the Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (“UPOV”) was established. Although Israel did not become a member

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Trademark Cancellation in Israel

A registered trademark may be cancelled in case a petition for cancellation has been filed. This could be done for various reasons. Who Can File a Petition for Cancellation? Any person who has been damaged by the registration of a

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Cancellation of a Registered Design in Israel

The Designs Act allows any interested person to file a request for cancellation of a registered design. Who Can File a Request for Cancellation? Any person who is not the owner of the registered design is entitled to request the

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Trademark Interference Proceeding in Israel

In case two applicants apply for an identical or similar trademark, the Trademark Office may initiate what is called an “interference proceeding”, where the parties attempt to reach an agreement that will enable both of them to co-exist in regards

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Patent Cancellation in Israel

A registered patent in Israel may be cancelled in case a petition for cancellation has been filed. Who Can File a Petition for Cancellation? A petition for cancellation may be filed by any person who is not the patent holder.

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Patent Opposition in Israel

After a patent application in Israel is examined and accepted, it is published in the Patent Gazette, in its upcoming monthly issue, as well as on its website, allowing any interested person to file a notice of opposition against the

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Designs Prosecution Process In Israel

In order to obtain design protection in Israel, a design application has to be filed with the Patent, Trademark and Design Office and undergo an examination procedure during which the design application is evaluated for its fulfillment of all prerequisites

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