Publications
Software Patents in Israel: A Legal and Technical Framework
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) Overview 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)...
CJEU RULING ON PRODUCT LIABILITY – EXTRA RESPONSIBILITY FOR BRANCHES REPRESENTING FOREIGN BRANDS?
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in its recent decision in the Ford Italia SpA v ZP and Stracciari SpA case, further clarified the scope of 'producer' liability under the Product Liability Directive. The question was whether a distributor can be...
Israeli Employment Law Updates: Key Changes for 2025
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) Introduction 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...
The Framework of Intellectual Property Protection in Israel: A Legal Analysis
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) 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...
The Intersection of Intellectual Property Rights and Competition Law in Israel: A Contemporary Legal Analysis
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) Introduction The Israeli legal framework governing the intersection of intellectual property rights and competition law has undergone significant evolution in recent years, particularly following...
Employee Transfers in Israeli M&A Transactions: Legal Framework and Practical Considerations
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) Preface The treatment of employee transfers during mergers and acquisitions in Israel presents unique challenges that differ significantly from other jurisdictions, particularly the European...
Legal Perspective: Israel’s High-Tech Sector – Resilience and Growth Amid Regulatory and Market Challenges
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) 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...
Israel’s Privacy Protection Law Amendment: A Landmark Reform in Data Protection and Privacy Rights
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) 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...
Israeli Patent Office Issues Landmark Decision on Design Rights: Cotton Candy Machine Case Sets Critical Precedent
By: Adv. Assaf Kriel (L.L.B, M.B.A, C.I.A, IntArb) AK & Co. (Israel) 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...
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.