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Trademark Registration Process in Israel

Any entity who claims to be a trademark owner in Israel or that he intends to use it in Israel, may file an application for registration of the trademark in Israel. The trademark registration process is set forth in the

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Design protection in Israel

How to register a design in Israel? The best way to protect a product design is usually by filing an application for design registration. Similar to a patent, a registered design is a temporary monopolistic license for the commercial exploitation

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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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