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Publishing a Game on the App Store and Google Play: Legal Requirements Privacy, EULAs, payments, user accounts, children, and intellectual property in mobile games
1. Legal Issues When Publishing a Mobile Game Publishing a mobile game on Apple’s App Store or Google Play involves more than meeting the technical requirements of the platform and submitting the game for review. Before launch, developers and publishers
Patent Attorney in Israel for Foreign Counsel Israeli patent filing and prosecution services for foreign patent attorneys and IP law firms
Drori-Stav IP is an Israeli intellectual property law firm of advocates and patent attorneys providing patent filing and prosecution services in Israel for foreign patent attorneys, IP law firms and corporate IP departments. We act as Israeli patent counsel and
Divisional Patent Applications in Israel Timing, claim scope and strategy for foreign patent attorneys
A divisional patent application allows an applicant to pursue subject matter disclosed in an existing Israeli patent application through a separate application. For foreign patent attorneys and IP counsel instructing a patent attorney in Israel, the most important issues are
Responding to Patent Office Actions in Israel: A Guide for Foreign Patent Attorneys Response deadlines, examiner objections, claim amendments and practical considerations before the Israel Patent Office
Receiving an Office Action from the Israel Patent Office requires a timely review of both the examiner’s objections and the prosecution strategy for the Israeli application. For foreign patent attorneys and IP counsel, the response should not automatically reproduce arguments
Direct Patent Filing in Israel under the Paris Convention A Guide for Foreign Patent Attorneys
Foreign applicants may seek patent protection in Israel by filing a national patent application directly with the Israel Patent Office and claiming priority from an earlier foreign patent application under the Paris Convention. For foreign patent attorneys and IP counsel,
PCT National Phase Entry in Israel A Guide for Foreign Patent Attorneys
Israel is a Contracting State of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), and foreign applicants may seek patent protection in Israel by entering the Israeli national phase of an international PCT application. For foreign patent attorneys and IP counsel, the Israeli
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
Spin Master v EUIPO: Rubik’s Cube Trademark Invalidated
The case concerns the invalidation of a three-dimensional EU trademark owned by Spin Master Toys UK and depicting a 2×2 version of the Rubik’s Cube. Facts: On 25 January 2013, Verdes Innovations SA filed a request with the European Union
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
Design registration for software in Israel Legal Protection for Software Design in Israel: Process, Challenges, and Benefits
In the modern era, rapid technological development and the widespread use of software in a variety of fields have created a growing need to protect unique software designs (UI). Protecting software designs through design registration is an important tool for
Expedited Patent Examination in Israel Expedited Patent Examination in Israel: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Application Process
Expedited patent examination in Israel allows applicants, in appropriate circumstances, to accelerate the examination of a patent application before the Israel Patent Office (ILPO). The regular patent examination process may take considerable time, making accelerated examination particularly important where faster
Trademark Registration of Slogans in Israel
In today’s dynamic marketing landscape, slogans have evolved into powerful instruments for establishing brand identity and promoting products and services. A well-crafted slogan can leave a lasting impression on consumer consciousness, firmly associating a product or service with its source.
