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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
Trademark Registration Process in Israel
Trademark registration in Israel generally follows a defined sequence: filing the application, examination by the Israel Patent Authority, responding to any examination objections, acceptance and publication, a three-month opposition period, and registration if no successful opposition is filed. This guide
International Trademark Registration and the Madrid Protocol Registration of an international trademark according to the Madrid Protocol
The Madrid System allows an eligible trademark owner to seek protection in multiple member jurisdictions through a single international application administered by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). For Israeli applicants, the international application may be based on an
How Much Does It Cost to Register a Trademark in Israel? An overview of the phases and costs in the trademark registration process
How much does it cost to register a trademark in Israel? The total cost depends mainly on the number of classes, whether a clearance search is required, whether the application receives an Office Action, and whether additional proceedings such as
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
The Steps for Registering a Patent in Israel Patent registration, patent filing, how to register a patent, recommended patent attorneys, patent registration process
The patent registration process is a procedure built from many stages and must be adapted to: (a) the business plan; (b) the budget; (c) the field of invention; (d) the level of maturity of the technology of the invention. In
