Yossi Sivan Law Firm offers a comprehensive range of intellectual property law services that encompass various aspects such as anti-counterfeiting, trademarks, copyrights, designs, patents, trade secrets, and internet and new media law. We fully understand that your intellectual property is a vital and valuable asset, which is why we prioritize it by providing personalized attention to protect and enforce your rights in Israel.
Our firm recognizes the challenges associated with monitoring and safeguarding your brands and goodwill internationally. We pride ourselves on maintaining a unique and close relationship with our clients, which enables us to provide timely and precise responses while paying attention to every detail.
Our client base comprises both domestic and international commercial and private companies across various industries. These include but are not limited to fashion, advertising, entertainment, oil exploration, baby bag design and manufacturing, computers, international branding, internet, music and entertainment, and premium tea companies.
In addition to our expertise, our firm offers several competitive advantages, including:
Availability: We maintain a close and unique relationship with our clients and commit to the highest degree of availability. We provide quick, responsible and accurate responses to any request and pay close attention to every detail. We handle all of your intellectual property rights in a personal manner.
Fierce and Constant Protection: We monitor our clients’ brands by hiring agents to regularly check the local markets and retail stores for counterfeit goods. If our client’s brand is challenged, we advise immediately with the proper course of action to stop the infringement. If needed, we will even provide you with a detailed monthly report of counterfeit goods in the Israeli market. We operate aggressive and efficient, litigation to enforce your intellectual property rights.
Efficiency: We always have our clients’ interests in mind, continuously striving for their success. We have a thorough understanding of our clients’ business needs and aim to provide the most efficient, cost-effective legal solution. We will only advise clients to commence legal proceedings if they’re are cost effective and in the client’s best interests.
Focus on Client Service: We understand the needs and difficulties of our overseas clients in monitoring and protecting their intellectual property rights from abroad. Therefore we tailor our services to each and every client according to their specific needs. We focus on client service and strive to develop beneficial relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
We are always available to assist you.
What are the key areas of practice at Yossi Sivan Law Firm?
Yossi Sivan Law Firm specializes in various aspects of intellectual property law. The key areas of practice include:
1. Trademark law:
– Trademark registration and prosecution
– Trademark litigation and enforcement
– Managing trademark portfolios
2. Anti-counterfeiting: Combatting counterfeit goods and protecting brands in the marketplace
3. Copyright law: Handling copyright-related issues and disputes
4. Design law: Protecting and enforcing design rights
5. Patent law: Dealing with patent-related matters
6. Trade secrets: Safeguarding confidential business information
7. Internet and new media law: Addressing IP issues in the digital realm
8. Commercial law: Providing legal services related to business transactions and agreements
9. Licensing: Assisting with intellectual property licensing agreements
The firm offers comprehensive services in these areas, including litigation, enforcement, prosecution, and strategic counseling. They work with both domestic and international clients across various industries, such as fashion, advertising, entertainment, technology, and consumer goods. Yossi Sivan Law Firm is particularly known for its expertise in brand protection, trademark infringement cases, and aggressive litigation to enforce intellectual property rights.
How does Yossi Sivan Law Firm assist with international brand protection ?
Yossi Sivan Law Firm assists with international brand protection in several key ways:
1. Comprehensive IP services: The firm offers a full range of intellectual property services, including trademark registration, prosecution, litigation, enforcement, anti-counterfeiting, and strategic counseling for international clients.
2. Global brand monitoring: They actively monitor clients’ brands internationally, employing agents to regularly check local markets and retail stores for counterfeit goods.
3. Rapid response to infringement: When a client’s brand is challenged, the firm provides immediate advice on the proper course of action to stop infringement, including aggressive litigation when necessary.
4. Customs seizure orders: They work to obtain customs seizure orders to prevent counterfeit goods from entering the market.
5. Tailored services: The firm understands the challenges of monitoring and protecting IP rights from abroad, so they tailor their services to each client’s specific needs.
6. Efficient communication: They maintain close relationships with clients, ensuring quick, responsible, and accurate responses to any requests.
7. Cost-effective solutions: The firm aims to provide the most efficient and cost-effective legal solutions, only advising clients to commence legal proceedings when it’s in their best interests.
8. Expertise in various industries: They serve clients across multiple sectors, including fashion, technology, entertainment, and consumer goods.
9. International litigation experience: Yossi Sivan has extensive experience handling IP cases involving international clients and protecting brands globally.
10. Strategic counseling: The firm provides strategic legal counsel to clients in Israel and globally, helping to ensure comprehensive brand protection across different jurisdictions.
By offering these services, Yossi Sivan & Co. aims to provide robust, proactive, and personalized international brand protection for their clients.
Important Cases – IP Litigation
Notable Trademark and Intellectual Property Cases – Represented by Yossi Sivan Law Firm:
Landmark Trademark Infringement Award – Lifestyle Equities CV v. Rami Levi
Our firm secured one of the highest trademark infringement awards in recent Israeli history, obtaining over 3,000,000 NIS in compensation. The court’s groundbreaking decision awarded the actual gross profits made by the defendants, departing from the typical practice of estimating financial damages. World Trademark Review (WTR) described this as “a significant breakthrough,” noting its importance for retailer liability and brand protection in Israel.
EZ PUT v. EZ Rapper – A Trademark Opposition Case:
EZ PUT, a mobile phone accessories company, faced opposition from rapper EZ in their trademark application. EZ claimed similarity to his music-related mark, citing merchandise sales as grounds for broader protection. EZ PUT argued against confusion, highlighting design differences and contesting EZ’s mark recognition. The TM Registrar dismissed the opposition, agreeing with EZ PUT that merchandise sales didn’t constitute valid trademark use beyond music services. This decision reinforces the distinction between promotional merchandise and genuine trademark use in unrelated sectors.
Successful Passing Off Case for Israeli Fashion Company
We represented an Israeli fashion company in a passing off case against local importers. The Tel Aviv District Court issued a temporary injunction, and the case was settled favorably for our client. The settlement included a permanent injunction, compensation of approximately 150,000 NIS, and an order for the importer to recall all merchandise from stores nationwide.
Trademark Infringement Case: Tea Company vs. Major Competitor
In a case representing a famous tea company against Israel’s largest tea company, we secured an injunction from the Tel Aviv District Court ordering the defendants to change their brand and product appearance.
Passing Off Case: Baby Bag Company vs. Philips-Avent
We successfully represented a well-known baby bag company against Philips-Avent in a passing off case at the Tel Aviv District Court.
Court-Appointed Receiverships in High-Profile IP Cases
Attorney Sivan was appointed by the court as a Receiver in two significant cases: A trade secrets case involving the execution of an Anton Piller order and a trademark and passing off case involving the execution of an Anton Piller order against major baby toy chains in Israel.
International Fashion Brand Representation
We successfully represented a renowned international fashion brand in a trademark and passing off case.
Parallel Import Case: Local Importer vs. Stokke
In a unique case, we successfully represented a local parallel importer against Stokke, a Norwegian stroller manufacturer. The Central District Court denied a motion for temporary injunction, ruling that removing serial numbers from parallel imported products did not mislead consumers.
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eBay Supplier Defense in Parallel Export Case
We successfully defended an eBay supplier in a parallel export case, where a temporary injunction was denied. The case addressed whether an Israeli cosmetic manufacturer could prevent an eBay store from selling its products.
Trademark Opposition Case for Foreign Brand Owner
We represented a foreign brand owner in a significant trademark Opposition case. The Israeli Intellectual Property Commissioner’s decision allowed a Dutch company to pursue a trademark Opposition against a local applicant without posting a guarantee.