Using a Trademark before Registration in Israel
This article addresses the issue of using a trademark before registration in Israel. Clients frequently ask if they can use a trademark prior to registering it with the Trademarks Department, thus we address the issue here.
This Series of Posts
The Decker, Pex, Levi law firm has several legal specializations, including intellectual property and trademarks. In Israel everything that has to do with trademarks is under the Israel Patent Office. On our website we provide a short series of articles addressing various issues related to trademarks, including registering a trademark in Israel, how long it takes to register a trademark in Israel, whether or not trademarks in Israel are protected elsewhere, registering an international trademark in Israel, checking if a trademark is owned by others, how long a trademark is valid in Israel, and more.
Using a Trademark before Registration in Israel
It is permissible to use a trademark prior to registering it in Israel. Registering the trademark gives the applicant the right to use that mark in accordance with the Trademark Ordinance. The applicant may use the trademark prior to its registration, but if someone else registers the trademark first, then the trademark may not be used. Thus it is advisable to register a national trademark in Israel (or an international trademark, if relevant), although, as aforementioned, it is permissible to use a trademark prior to registering it. We provide an article on exclusive registration of a trademark, particularly in cases where two applicants are competing for rights to use a trademark.
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If you have any questions about using a trademark before registration in Israel, please contact us. At Decker, Pex, Levi we believe in providing quick, professional services to clients at reasonable costs.
Advocate assists clients with trademarks and intellectual property issues, and he would be happy to discuss any questions you have.