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Legal Perspective: Israel's High-Tech Sector - Resilience and Growth Amid Regulatory and Market Challenges
The Israeli high-technology sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience throughout 2024, maintaining its position as a global innovation hub despite significant geopolitical challenges. From a legal and regulatory perspective, this resilience presents unique opportunities and considerations for international investors and corporate stakeholders engaging with Israeli technology companies.
Israel's Privacy Protection Law Amendment: A Landmark Reform in Data Protection and Privacy Rights
The Israeli privacy protection landscape has undergone its most significant transformation since 1981 with the recent approval of Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law by the Knesset on August 5, 2024. This comprehensive reform represents a pivotal shift in Israel's approach to data protection, bringing its regulatory framework more closely aligned with European Union standards while introducing substantial changes to enforcement mechanisms and organizational requirements. The amendment reflects the evolving nature of data protection challenges in the digital age and establishes a more robust framework for protecting individual privacy rights.
Class actions against global corporations with online businesses that target Israeli consumers will be adjudicated under Israeli law
Recently, the Supreme Court of Israel ruled that a choice of law provision in a foreign corporation’s terms of use, which applies foreign law to disputes with Israeli consumers, is invalid. Consequently, it was determined that the class action filed against the foreign corporation would be adjudicated under Israeli law (Civil Appeal 6992/22 AGODA COMPANY Pte. Ltd v. Tzvia).
The Intersection of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law in Israel: A Contemporary Legal Analysis
The Israeli legal framework governing the intersection of intellectual property rights and competition law has undergone significant evolution in recent years, particularly following the 2019 amendment to the Economic Competition Law (formerly the Restrictive Trade Practices Law). This comprehensive transformation reflects the legal system's adaptation to emerging technological challenges and market dynamics while maintaining the delicate balance between protecting innovation and ensuring fair competition.
The Impact of Israeli Supreme Court's Landmark Decision on International E-commerce: A New Era in Consumer Protection and Choice of Law
In a groundbreaking decision that significantly impacts international e-commerce and consumer protection, the Supreme Court of Israel has established a decisive precedent regarding the application of Israeli law to class actions against global corporations operating online platforms targeting Israeli consumers. The ruling in Civil Appeal 6992/22 AGODA COMPANY Pte. Ltd v. Tzvia fundamentally reshapes the landscape of international private law and consumer protection in the digital age.
Employee Transfers in Israeli M&A Transactions: Legal Framework and Practical Considerations
The treatment of employee transfers during mergers and acquisitions in Israel presents unique challenges that differ significantly from other jurisdictions, particularly the European Union. This article examines the legal framework governing employee transfers in Israeli M&A transactions and provides practical insights for legal practitioners and corporate stakeholders.
The Framework of Intellectual Property Protection in Israel
A Legal Analysis
Israel's intellectual property regime has emerged as a cornerstone of its innovation ecosystem, offering robust protection mechanisms that align with international standards while maintaining distinctive features that reflect the nation's unique economic and technological landscape. This analysis examines the current state of intellectual property law in Israel, focusing on its structural framework, enforcement mechanisms, and international implications for rights holders.
Israeli Patent Office Issues Landmark Decision on Design Rights: Cotton Candy Machine Case Sets Critical Precedent
The Israeli Patent Office (ILPTO) has recently delivered a significant ruling by invalidating two registered designs (Case Nos. 63960 and 63961) related to cotton candy machines, establishing a crucial precedent for design protection in Israel. The decision addresses fundamental aspects of design ownership, prior disclosure, and the interplay between patent and design rights.
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Israeli Employment Law Updates: Key Changes for 2025
As we enter 2025, Israel has implemented several significant amendments to its labor laws. These changes reflect the ongoing evolution of workplace regulations and employee protections in response to current circumstances. This comprehensive overview details the key modifications that have recently come into effect and their implications for employers and employees alike.
Key AI Trends Shaping the Israeli Technology Landscape in 2025
The artificial intelligence sector in Israel continues to demonstrate remarkable growth and innovation, establishing itself as a crucial component of the global tech ecosystem. This analysis examines five key trends that are expected to define the AI landscape in 2025, with a particular focus on Israel's technological advancement and market dynamics.
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The Advantages of Conducting Mediation in Israel Under the Singapore Convention
On July 22, 2024, the Israeli legislature enacted an amendment to the Courts Law [Consolidated Version], 5744-1984, strengthening Israel's position as a global center for mediation. This amendment empowers Israeli courts to recognize and enforce mediation agreements governed by the Singapore Convention on Mediation (the "Singapore Convention"), granting them the same legal status as Israeli court judgments, provided that the parties consent (the "Amendment").
Software Patents in Israel: A Legal and Technical Framework
Israel stands at the forefront of global technological innovation, with its robust intellectual property framework supporting this position. According to the Israeli Patent Office (IPO) statistics from 2022, the office processed approximately 7,800 patent applications, with software and computer-implemented inventions representing nearly 25% of the total submissions. This significant proportion reflects Israel's strength in the technology sector, where over 6,600 active technology companies contribute to the nation's intellectual property landscape as of 2023.
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Israel’s Milestone in Modernizing International Commercial Arbitration
On February 12, 2024, Israel took a significant step toward establishing itself as a modern hub for international commercial dispute resolution with the enactment of the International Commercial Arbitration Law (the International Arbitration Law). This long-anticipated legislation marks a pivotal development in the Israeli legal framework, addressing deficiencies in the previous outdated system and aligning it with contemporary international arbitration standards.
Israel and GDPR: A New Era of Privacy Regulation
In 2024, Israel became the latest jurisdiction to introduce comprehensive privacy legislation, drawing significant inspiration from the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). On August 5, 2024, the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, approved Amendment No. 13 (the "Amendment") to the Israel Privacy Protection Law (IPPL). This Amendment, set to take effect on August 15, 2025, represents a major overhaul of the IPPL, which has remained largely unchanged since its initial enactment in 1996.
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Uniform contracts - the end to the small print in the contract
For the attention of dealers and consumers: On the second and third reading, the Knesset approved the Standard Contracts Law (Amendment No. 3), 2010, which was the result of cooperation between MK Kirshenbaum and the "Public Trust" organization.
A standard contract is a contract whose terms have been determined in advance by one party to the contract, the supplier, to be used as the basis for contracts between it and its customers.
Between a stay of proceedings in Israeli lawand the American Chapter 11
A company that is in trouble usually needs protection from its creditors for a certain period of time in order to carry out a re-organization that may be restored or saved as a going concern for the benefit of the creditors. The sale of a company as a going concern brings greater benefits to creditors, employees and shareholders than to the sale of its assets on an individual basis. This is because the compensation received is higher and in addition the workplaces are kept.
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The Limits of a Limited liability Partnership
Many companies, mainly in the Internet and various technologies, operate through the classic and common structure that combines a limited company with a limited partnership, in which the majority of the participation units are allocated to the limited partners, who benefit from the limited liability principle on the one hand, Which is applicable to partnership, on the other hand, since according to the law, a limited partnership must include at least one general partner,
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International Trade – Application of The International Sale of Goods Law in Israel
On January 17, 2010, the appeal of Harel Insurance Company and Nordan Energy Company against a ruling of the Tel Aviv District Court rejected the claim filed against BTR (a foreign company) following damage caused to Norden due to a welding defect of an oil filter that exploded, Harel would indemnify Norden, which was insured by it. The representatives of BTR argued that another company (VOKES) is the manufacturer of the filter, and therefore the plaintiffs
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"Non-competition" Clause in a Contract for Employment
What is the status of such a clause? What are the remedies available to the employer in the event that an employee violated the non-competition clause and what are the risks of violating the agreement?
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Recently, a client - VP of a large company approached us and asked if he could hire a senior employee who had until recently worked for a competitor and what is legal exposures involved.
Beware! Residual information clauses in your confidentiality agreements
NDAs are tools that CEOs, inventors, entrepreneurs, and business owners typically use when they need to share trade secrets, proprietary or other types of confidential information with third parties, but want the third party to maintain confidentiality Their information does not use it without permission.
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In these agreements, the party disclosing the confidential information
Board of Directors - Know your responsibilities to monitor compliance and ethics in your organizations
In recent years, we have been constantly informed of various cases of bribery, embezzlement and sexual harassment in various companies in Israel and around the world that might have been prevented if the directors were more aware of their responsibility for the existence and implementation of the ethics and compliance programs in their organizations.
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The boundaries between manufacturer and supplier
Importers of equipment and goods from abroad Beware - the boundaries between manufacturer and supplier are blurred. On January 17, 2010, the Supreme Court accepted the appeal of Harel Insurance Company and Nordan Energy regarding a ruling of the Tel Aviv District Court rejecting the claim filed against BTR (a foreign company) following damage caused
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What, do not you trust me?... 10 reasons why you must make contracts and what should be included in them
The truth is I'm a little tired! Fed up. Every week a number of new customers come to me, small and medium-sized companies with a dispute with customers, suppliers and third parties, asking me to file a lawsuit on their behalf on behalf of the court and possibly an injunction and all kinds of legal proceedings. And then comes the stage where I want to see the contract they made with that baneful side.
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Are you bidding? Be wary of submitting a tricky offer!
One of my clients is a group of companies engaged in representing large international companies in various markets, including in Israel. As such, it regularly participates in tenders for the supply of equipment and services. Recently, during a discussion of a tender team in which a very interested customer wanted, I was asked whether the bid technique that the CEO had asked to use in responding to the tender
Are you about to conclude an international deal for the sale or purchase of goods or services?
You must protect yourself and arrange all matters by means of an orderly, detailed and legally binding contract by a highly experienced attorney. Today more than ever, in today's world considered one kind of global village, international trade between countries and private commercial entities
Funny thing: The Patent Office claimed that Apple's design was not original ...
As part of a lawsuit filed by the international technology giant, it complained that the patent authority was making it difficult for it to register a patent for the design of one of its machines. However, the court accepted its claim and ordered the patent authority to accept the request.
Guidelines for the use of surveillance cameras in the workplace
In the current labor market, workers are a significant part of the day's work, so the effect of regular follow-up by the employer is heightened by the employees' sense of privacy. A video camera installed in the workplace is able to document in a comprehensive and continuous manner the overall conduct of the employee
Agreement to provide services - points of thought
Before drafting an agreement to provide services or signing it, here are some important points for each dealer or company. It is emphasized that, in view of its commercial importance and legal complexity, it is recommended that before consulting and signing the agreement, consult with an expert lawyer in the field.
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Can the scam of partners in the company be a basis for claims of discrimination against the minority and to an award of generous compensation
Can the scam of partners in the company be a basis for claims of discrimination against the minority and to receive generous compensation? Is it possible to make the controlling shareholder personally liable? The claim was filed against the controlling shareholder of an international trade and shipping company,
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Enforcement of the Anti-Bribery Law for Foreign Government Officials
For the first time in Israel, enforcement of the law to prevent bribery of foreign government officials made executed. Acts of corruption and bribery pose a threat to democratic institutions and can undermine the rule of law and undermine international economic development.
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Whose trade mark is this?
In the past few days we have been informed in the Globes newspaper about another dispute over the subject of a trade mark, this time between the Angel Bakery in Jerusalem and the Engel bakery Pastry Products, recently decided by the Deputy Registrar of Patents and Trademarks, to win the Angel Bakery. Angel Bakery in Jerusalem,
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Company acquisition agreements with performance-based price adjustment mechanisms (Earn Out)
Recently, we have been reading in the economic press about many transactions in which the consideration for the reported acquisition is not final and it is possible that the sellers will actually receive a higher amount subject to meeting certain conditions. Below is a brief and exhaustive explanation of the price adjustment mechanism behind these transactions.
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