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Working with Israeli Patent Counsel: A Guide for Foreign Law Firms Israeli patent filing and prosecution services for foreign patent attorneys and IP law firms
Drori-Stav IP acts as Israeli patent counsel and local associate for foreign patent attorneys, IP law firms and corporate IP departments handling patent matters in Israel. This page explains the practical working relationship with foreign counsel. For the substantive scope
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
Patent filing in Israel under the Paris Convention allows foreign applicants to file a national patent application directly with the Israel Patent Office while claiming priority from an earlier foreign patent application. For foreign patent attorneys and IP counsel, the
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
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 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
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
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
