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As the jury deliberates over its verdict in the Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard case that has gripped the world, it is copyright law that may have a significant impact on the outcome.

Is it possible to oppose patent registration in Israel without disclosing your identity? The ILPO recently decided using shell companies is "fair game".

The Israeli Patent Office (ILPO) serves as a Receiving Office in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system. As the Patent Office in Israel has different working days and holidays than most western countries, applicants may select

Under Israeli law the Israel Patent Office is authorized to skip substantial examination based on a successful result in a corresponding competent patent office. Such examination is often referred to as "modified examination".

Amendment 10 to the Israeli Patent Act, which has been signed into law on July 2012, is aimed at publishing patent applications 18 months, as is the case in most jurisdictions.

Starting June 1, 2012, the Israel Patent Authority will serve as an International Search Authority (ISA) and an International Preliminary Examining Authority (IPEA) in the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) system.