The Israeli Patent Office disclosure requirements Yael Saidian | February 9, 2021Introduction The following article explains what the duty of disclosure is with respect to patent applications in Israel, and discusses the requirements as set under the law and regulations. It further provides a short review of this topic in comparison with the requirements of the USPTO, EPO and Chinese Patent Office. The reasoning behind the …
Israeli Patent Office Clarifies Patent Term Extension (PTE) Requirements Yael Saidian | July 14, 2020Patent Term Extension (PTE) in Israel Background Israel has a unique Patent Term Extension (PTE) system. In Israel, Patent Term Extension orders are granted only for the “basic” patents. In other words, a patent that claims for the first time an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). A PTE can extend a patent right for a maximum …
Revisions to Examination Guidelines in Israel Yael Saidian | February 12, 2020Photo by Marc Sendra Martorell on Unsplash Divisional Patent Applications in Israel Overlap rejections? Important revisions to Patent Examination Guidelines in Israel facilitate examination of divisional patent applications. See below how the new amendments affect your path towards patent registration. But, before we get to the point, lets review the basics. Background In Israel, it …
Accelerated Examination Procedure as of November 2019 Yael Saidian | November 25, 2019Israel accelerated examination for PCT national phase applications As of November 2019, the Israeli patent office has initiated a revolutionary accelerated examination procedure. For PCT applications that entered national phase in Israel, it will now be possible to apply for accelerated examination upon filing. After the petition is approved (several days), substantive examination will begin …
Mental Illness – Acceptable Reason for Extension Yael Saidian | November 14, 2019Mental illness as an acceptable reason for not responding to a Notice from the IL Patent Office A discussion of two decisions issued by the Israeli Patent Office (ILPO) regarding petitions for extension. Both decisions relate to the mental illness of the applicant which was the reason for not responding to the Patent Office. One …
How To Find A Patent Attorney Firm In Israel Yael Saidian | September 10, 2019How to Select a GOOD Patent Attorney in Israel? Here are some facts that one should know about the Israeli Patent Attorneys’ market before selecting an Israeli Intellectual Property firm I invite you to pull up a chair, get comfortable, and spend a few minutes gaining insights and familiarity with basic facts about the Israeli …
Filing Requirements – Israeli Patent applications Yael Saidian | August 20, 2019Photo by Lauren Richmond on Unsplash
Patent Attorney or Patent Lawyer? Yael Saidian | August 15, 2019Patent Attorney/Patent Agent/IP Attorney/Patent Lawyer Introduction The profession of a person who is certified to draft patent applications, handle prosecution of patent applications, and represent foreign applicants before the local Patent Office is titled “Patent Attorney”. But the bar for attaining this title is different in each country. Many people do not know the …
Information Regarding Patents in Israel Yael Saidian | July 23, 2019The following are basic facts about patents in Israel Israel is a member of the Paris Convention and PCT. National phase PCT patent applications must be filed by the 30-month deadline. Israel is an examining authority. Substantive examination is initiated automatically by the Patent Office. A request for examination is not required. Applications are filed …
