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overview
According to Israeli law, trademarks can only be used in commercial activities, and once registered, they cannot be used in other commercial activities. If the trademark applied for registration is not used in the market, it will not receive protection. Israel is in a very advantageous position in the field of international intellectual property. It is much more convenient to apply for trademark registration in Israel than in countries such as the United States, the European Union, and Canada. (Chapter 559) and "Trademark Rules" (Chapter 559A) registration.
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official language
Hebrew, Arabic, English
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Application principles
The acquisition of trademark rights in Israel is based on the principle of prior application.
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Trademark type
1. A graphic trademark refers to a trademark that uses text, letters, numbers, three-dimensional logos, and color combinations as its logo, including graphic and color combinations.
2. A textual trademark refers to a trademark that uses Chinese characters, Arabic letters, and other elements, mainly including Chinese characters and Arabic letters. Text trademarks, like graphics, refer to registered trademarks composed of text and graphics, or a combination of text and graphics. Text trademarks are divided into two types: pure text and pure English. -
Applicant Qualifications
1. The applicant must be a natural or legal person with civil capacity;
2. The applicant must be the sole legal owner of the trademark;
When the applicant has a domicile or place of business in the country and applies for trademark registration in their name, they must also hold a valid passport or identification document from that country.
In Israel, the use of a trademark must be for commercial purposes and the use must be legal. If the trademark is not used in commercial activities or violates relevant laws and regulations, the trademark will be revoked. If an untrue or deceptive trademark is used during the application process, the trademark will be revoked. If the applicant wishes to apply for registration of a trademark in Israel, they must provide proof of their country's identity before submitting the application. -
Evidence of Trademark Use
According to Israeli trademark law, the use of a trademark must be for commercial or non-commercial purposes The usage methods include:
1. Used on goods or services, including placing goods or services on products or services, selling them in stores, or placing them on display boards, counters, counters, etc.
2. Used in advertising and promotion, including in newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and outdoor advertising.
3. Through online dissemination or sales activities, including applying it to online sales platforms.
4. Used at exhibitions, including photos and other related documents of the products displayed at the exhibition.
5. Use it through advertising company activities, including applying it to advertising and other commercial activities.
6. Use services provided by online service providers, such as online travel agencies or online travel websites.
7. Any other form of use, such as franchising activities, advertising, etc.
Israel is a signatory to international intellectual property treaties such as the Paris Convention, WIPO Convention, and Nice Agreement, as well as a member of the Madrid Protocol. Therefore, Israeli trademark registration can be handled through either "single country registration" or Madrid International Trademark Registration.
Submit relevant documents to the Israeli Intellectual Property Office, including the Chinese and English names of the trademark, the category of goods/services, and the design of the trademark (black and white or color).
After the applicant for Israeli trademark registration submits the Israeli trademark registration application to the Israeli trademark authority, the Israeli trademark authority will designate the corresponding examiner to conduct a formal examination of the application documents, Israeli trademark drawings, and Israeli trademark agency power of attorney for the trademark registration application, that is, a legality examination. If the examination meets the requirements, the Israeli trademark authority will issue an application number and application date to the applicant
After passing the above formal examination, the examiner of the Israeli trademark authority will conduct a substantive examination of the trademark registration application. The substantive examination mainly focuses on whether the trademark has distinctiveness, conflicts with previously registered or applied trademarks, and whether there are any prohibited treaties that violate Israeli trademark laws.
After the substantive examination of the Israeli trademark, the examiner of the Israeli trademark authority considers that the registration application of the trademark can be accepted, and will publish a trademark announcement in the official announcement of Israel for a period of three months.
After a three-month trademark announcement, if the applicant for the trademark registration has not received any objections from either party, then the registration application for the trademark is approved and the applicant is granted an Israeli trademark registration certificate.
1. Trademark design;
2. List of goods and/or services;
3. Applicant's name, nationality, and address;
4. Proof of payment for application fees for at least one type of product or service
5. Priority documents and their English/Arabic/Hebrew translations need to be notarized and certified, and can be submitted within 3 months from the date of application;
6. The power of attorney can be submitted within 3 months from the date of application.
