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Michael Factor is an Israel registered patent attorney and lawyer.
In addition to managing the IP Factor, an opinionated blog covering IP issues from an Israeli perspective, I am a member of the Jurisdiction and Law Committee of the INTA Bulletin and will be writing fortnightly Israel trademark updates for that publication.
Over 2009 and 2010 I wrote a bimonthly column in the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR), a monthly jurisdiction report in Managing Intellectual Property (MIP), and weekly Israel IP reports for Intellectual Property Management (IAM).
In addition to a law degree, Michael has a PhD in Applied Physics and an M.Eng. in Materials Science and Engineering.
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LIV
On 2 November 2016, JS IP LLC applied for Israel TM NO. 296031 for the word mark LIV, covering Night club services; nights-clubs; arranging and conducting nightclub parties; entertainment services, namely, conducting parties; night club reservation services, namely, arranging for… Read More ›
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When The Adjudicator Becomes an Inquisitor
IL 198147 to PTC Therapeutics Inc is the national phase of a PCT application claiming priority from a US patent from 12 October 2006. The patent is concerned with dosages of 3-95-92-fluouro-phenyl)-[1,2,4]oxadiazol-3-yl)-benzoic acid (Altoran) for treating or preventing Cerebral Fibrosis… Read More ›
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Why does every IP service cost so much?
I suspect that I am not the only Patent Attorney whose local clients complain about the bills. Particularly when we simply report some development from abroad. I have a well-liked, good client, who gives us trademark, design and patent work,… Read More ›
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Amuse Society Trademark Opposition
AMUSE LLC submitted Israel TM Application Number 266361 for the word-mark AMUSE SOCIETY in class 25. The Application was the national phase of international Trademark Application No. 1207555 filed under the Madrid Protocol. Ron Uziel opposed the registration. Amuse LLC is… Read More ›
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Should Korean Words in Trademarks Be Considered As Graphical Elements?
Amorepacific Corporation submitted Israel Trademark Application No. 283463 (stylized) on the basis of an International Trademark Application submitted under the Madrid Protocol on 30 November 2015. The mark is shown alongside. The mark was submitted for a very wide range… Read More ›
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When a Non Reinstatable Lapsed Design is Reinstated
This decision is in response to a request to correct a faulty reporting that a registered design had lapsed due to a computer mistake at the Patent Office. The problem is that the Commissioner has no authority to reinstate lapsed… Read More ›
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Can A Patent Term Extension be further Extended?
Pfizer, represented by Luzzatto, requested to amend the period of Patent Term Extension granted for IL 139110, under Section 170 of the Law which authorizes the Commissioner to adjust the Patent Register. The original patent was due to lapse on… Read More ›
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Opposition to IL 187923 to Xeda International – keeping fruit and vegetables free from penicillium mould
Phosphite ions have been long used to prevent infection of citrus fruits with penicillium mold. The treatment is less than successful for treating fruit that is already infected and typically additional chemicals have been used, but these are carcinogenic and… Read More ›
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Is Screening a Football Match on Public Television at a Restaurant, Copyright Infringement?
Burgerim is a chain of burger shops. Back in 2013, a Burgerim branch in Givatayim screened a football match that was part of the Euro-league on a regular television set that was connected to their Cable TV supplier HOT, and… Read More ›
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OurCrowd at 5 Years: $750 Million Raised, 160 Companies & 21 Exits
OurCrowd, a leading global investment crowdfunding platform, has shared an infographic highlighting the past five years of operation. OurCrowd is unique in the fact that every single offering listed on the site receives backing from the platform – thus interests are… Read More ›
