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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
Domain name seizure or theft Cybersquatting
Seizure or theft of a domain name (cybersquatting) is a situation in which a certain entity purchases a domain name that is identified with another entity and then tries to profit from the domain name it purchased by selling the
WAZE’s patent How do you block competitors in the software field?
WAZE is a GPS navigation application that provides detailed routes based on traffic updates received by users in real time. WAZE was developed in 2009 by an Israeli start-up company called Waze Mobile and was sold to Google in June
Who owns the rights to works created by artificial intelligence?
Copyright is a legal right granted to the creator of an original work, and allows him exclusive rights to use and distribute the work. The law in Israel states that the first owner of the copyright is “the creator of
Homai v. Cohen – copyright in marketing publications
A procedure discussed at the Magistrate’s Court in Tel Aviv, before Judge Gad Mina. On 05/17/23 the verdict was given. The parties: Plaintiff: Nathalie Homai; Defendant: Claudia Cohen. The plaintiff is the owner of, among other things, a laser hair
