One of the ramifications of the Israel-Hamas war is the growing interest of diaspora Jews and expat Israelis in immigrating to Israel. The National Insurance Institute and various government ministries grant a spectrum of rights and benefits to new immigrants and to returning Israelis, and it is worthwhile to become familiar with them in advance...Read More

China is undoubtedly a major market for most industries. Still, for various reasons, for many Israeli hi-tech companies it makes no sense taking their business into China directly – certainly not in early stages. But even if you do not want to take your company into China, your IP should definitely be registered there. Here’s...Read More

One of the most common ways to control the circulation of confidential information is a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). In essence NDAs are confidentiality agreements designed to enable the sharing of specific information with an outsider for specific needs. NDAs are commonly signed when sensitive confidential information needs to change hands, for example in an exchanging...Read More

Choosing a trademark may seem trivial but it can be very tricky. Consequences for your business can be dire if you get it wrong. Here’s why: Trademarks and brands. People often confuse them. The two concepts are interlinked and both relate to a company’s reputation – but they are not the same. While the latter...Read More

On July 25, 2023, the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) approved the Law for Encouragement of Knowledge-Intensive Industry (temporary order) (the “Law”). The purpose of the Law is to encourage the growth of Israeli hi-tech companies at the beginning of their journey (start-up companies) whose intellectual property is registered in Israel and have their center of...Read More