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Software copyright in Israel
The tree of intellectual property laws has many branches. Each branch has its own fruit with a unique set of rules regarding its suitability, freshness and expiration date. A copyright branch is an intellectual property right granted to the creator
Software patents in Israel
The right to a patent is a territorial right subject to the legislative arrangements of each and every country, where each and every country has different standards for granting patents. These differences are especially true regarding software patents. Once the
The patent protection of the Nemesis system of the game Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor How to patent computer game components
In February 2021, the US Patent Office (USPTO) granted Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment’s (Warner) a US patent for the nemesis system implemented in the computer games Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Middle Earth: Shadow of War (US Patent No.
BOEHRINGER v. The Registrar of Patents of Israel – order to extend a reference patent (supreme court) PCA 386/22 BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMA v. the Registrar of Patents (11.12.2022)
A procedure discussed in the Supreme Court, before judges Noam Solberg, David Mintz and Alex Stein. On 11.12.22 the verdict was given. The procedure is a request for permission to appeal the judgment of the District Court in Tel Aviv,
Patent cancellation procedure What are the tools for canceling a patent in Israel and in the world
In many countries, the patent laws allow a procedure for canceling a patent and deleting it. This procedure is a legal procedure that allows any party to request the cancellation or deletion of a registered patent. In Israel, a person
Patent protection for board games
The patent right is essentially intended to create legal protection for an idea, is this legal right suitable for the protection of board games? In most countries of the world, it is not possible to protect a board game with
Substantial amendments to a patent application before acceptance in Israel
In Israel there is an arrangement that is relatively unique in the world that allows extensive amendments to the patent application before the patent is granted. This great flexibility in the patent registration procedure in Israel gives clear priority to
Registered design protection on screen display and icons in Israel
One of the largest legal proceedings that took place in the field of software copying was conducted between Apple and Samsung, a complex process that ultimately resulted in Apple being awarded compensation in the amount of approximately 539 million dollars.
MERCK v. The Registrar of Patents of Israel – Extension of the Patent Protection Period (The Supreme Court of Israel) PCA 7556-22 MERCK SHARP v. Registrar of Patents (Nevo, 03.05.2023)
Proceedings discussed in the Supreme Court of Israel, before Judge Alex Stein. On 5.3.23 the verdict was given. The proceeding is a request for permission to appeal the judgment of Judge Gershon Gontovnik of the District Court in Tel Aviv,
Domain name protection in Israel
A domain name or website address is usually a commercial company’s gateway to its website. Domain names create the first impression consumers have of the product or service sold by a commercial company. As the use of e-commerce grows, so
Domain name hijacking
Domain hijacking is an attack in which the domain name of a certain party is stolen by another party. This is a certain form of cybersquatting, based on changing the domain name registration without getting the permission of its original
DABUS – Artificial intelligence cannot be considered an inventor – procedure in Israel
A procedure discussed at the Israeli Patent Authority, before the Registrar of Patents Adv. Ofir Alon. On 03.15.23 the decision was given in the case. Parties: Applicant: Dr. Stefan L. Thaler. The main facts: Dr. Thaler submitted two applications for