Observations on patents and other IP from a dual-licensed practitioner
I don’t do trademark prosecution, but the issue of possible trademark protection is something I often discuss with clients. One of the ways I illustrate how successful marks convey distinctiveness…
Well, that seems to be the message from the Israel PTO, which earlier today sent out an email to its distribution list, informing us of this important fact, with a…
Years ago, my friend and (now retired) colleague Ellen Shankman, a trademark attorney, drew my attention to a phenomenon in Israel regarding patent applications: lots of Israelis think that filing…
Yesterday I discussed many of the problems with the Israel’s PTO’s treatment powers of attorney. Today I discuss the ILPTO’s proposed amendments to the Regulations regarding powers of attorney. The…
Last week the Israel PTO announced by email proposed amendments to the regulations (rules) governing certain aspects of practice before the Israel PTO in all four areas over which it…
When I was a kid, almost every episode of Sesame Street included a bit with a song that went something like, "One of these things is not like the others,…
For those who don't speak Hebrew, the bottom line says, "Cream Cheese 25% Fat – New Recipe".
Well, that didn't take long. On Friday I wrote about B&J's virtue-signaling (or is it peccancy-signaling?) statement on its website regarding Israel, noting that they still had Israel listed a…
Yesterday, Unilever published a one-liner on its web site: “Unilever is pleased to announce that the litigation with Ben & Jerry’s Independent Board has been resolved.” There’s a longer story…
I’ve written twice before about the saga of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream in Israel, specifically about (a) the 2021 decision by the B&J board to not renew the license…
I’m Dan Feigelson. I’ve been practicing patent law for over 30 years. I’m also opinionated, as you may discover in reading my writings here.