Region: Israel

Analysis of this year’s disruptor list reveals that these start-ups defy the typical IP filing process.

03 July 2020

In Extreme Toys Ltd v Seven Towns SA, the Israeli registrar of trademarks has held that the shape of the Rubik’s Cube was functional and was thus ineligible for registration as a 3D mark.

19 June 2020

In our latest round-up, we look at Amazon verifying sellers using online video, fashion brands taking a community angle, exhausting the covid-19 price gougers, a joint message from the USPTO and EPO, and much more.

01 May 2020

Featured in Anti-counterfeiting: A Global Guide 2020

Customs is authorised to seize suspected goods (whether as a result of a complaint submitted by the rights holder or as a result of a random examination of shipments arriving in Israel).

23 April 2020

The Israel Patent and Trademark Office has upheld eBay Inc’s opposition to the registration of CARBAY by a local car retail company, finding that there was a likelihood of confusion as to the origin of the services offered under the CARBAY mark.

07 April 2020

Featured in World Trademark Review Yearbook 2020/2021

According to Israeli law, there is no specific use requirement for establishing the mentioned rights. Each case is judged on its own merits.

17 March 2020

In ScentWish Ltd v Chanel, the Tel Aviv District Court has held that the rebottling of CHANEL® perfumes does not constitute trademark infringement under the ‘genuine description’ exception provided for by Section 47 of the Trademarks Ordinance.

09 January 2020

In a case of first impression, the Israeli Supreme Court has held that royalties paid by licensees and distributors with respect to the marketing of goods bearing well-known fashion trademarks were deemed part of the goods’ value for customs purposes.

12 December 2019

Featured in Designs: A Global Guide 2020

15 November 2019

The start-up nation’s register is dominated by foreign applicants but, as the government throws its weight behind maturing businesses, strong branding will help domestic companies to become a feature of the economy.

01 November 2019