Category Archives: Prosecution

Israel Incorporates 18 Months Publication of Patents Applications and Expedited Examination

On July 12, 2012 an amendment to the Patents Act 1967—5727 entered into force incorporating the 18 months period for publication of patent applications and regulating the expedited examination of patent application in Israel.

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Israel Patent Office Begin PPH trial with the USPTO

The Israeli and US Patent offices have announced a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) pilot to begin July 1, 2011 and end June 30st, 2012. The PPH provides that the office of the second filing may use the results of search … Continue reading

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