Growth Following Hague System Integration
Since Israel's accession to the Hague Agreement for the International Registration of Industrial Designs in January 2020, the Industrial Design Department has experienced consistent growth. For example, the number of new applications increased from 1,438 in 2019 to 1,822 in 2025, representing a 20% increase. Additional comprehensive statistical data and analysis will be available in the Office's forthcoming Annual Report, to be published in Hebrew at https://www.gov.il/he/pages/new-annual-reports and in English at https://www.gov.il/en/pages/new-annual-reports. This growth has resulted in an extended examination waiting period, currently standing at seven months for first examination, with an average substantive examination period of approximately two months, though the Department maintains its commitment to high professional examination standards.
Enhanced Digital Services and Public Outreach
Updated Training and Educational Materials:
Targeted Training Initiatives:
Professional Development and Standards
Enhanced Examination Training: Design examiners received specialized training on novelty and individual character requirements, including updates on Intellectual Property Adjudicators' decisions, relevant judicial rulings, and reinforcement of substantive examination procedures and prior art search methodologies.
Engagement with WIPO Working Groups and Committees
Working Group on the Legal Development of the Hague System
Committee of Experts of the Locarno Union for International Classification of Industrial Designs
Comprehensive Online Database and Search Services
Public Design Search Database: The Office maintains bilingual online design search capabilities accessible to the public:
The database provides complete access to registered designs and pending applications, enabling comprehensive prior art searches and rights verification.
Official Publication Services: Design registrations and related notices are published through:
Electronic Filing
Online Application System: Comprehensive electronic filing platform available at: https://designsonline.justice.gov.il/
Legal Framework and Information Services
Regulatory Information: Complete legal framework accessible in multiple languages:
Service Information: Detailed information about Office services: https://www.gov.il/he/services/department/4ce56f25-7d6d-4f2c-991a-2e87d984494d?unitId=&topicId=e29f9720-5f62-43a4-832e-9034a98e7420&subTopicId=&targetAudienceId=&subTargetAudienceId=
Fee Transparency: Current fee schedules available at: https://ecom.gov.il/counterspa/home/14/3/samples
Comprehensive Educational Resources
Applicant Guidance Materials:
Classification Support: Comprehensive goods classification guidance:
Regular Communication: News and updates portal: https://www.gov.il/he/collectors/news/?officeId=4ce56f25-7d6d-4f2c-991a-2e87d984494d
Professional Examination Services
Substantive Examination: The Office conducts comprehensive substantive examination including:
Examination Guidelines: Detailed examination procedures available to the public:
National Information Sources
Comprehensive Design Database:
Regulatory and Educational Information:
Advanced Prior Art Search Methodology
Two-Stage Search Protocol (as outlined in Appendix 6 of examination work instructions): https://www.gov.il/he/pages/designs-instructions
Stage One - Specialized Database Search:
Stage Two - Comprehensive Internet Search: When specialized databases yield insufficient results, examiners expand searches to include:
International Information Integration
Hague System Integration:
Classification Standards:
Quality Assurance:
We use in-house developed to manage the complete lifecycle of design cases. This includes everything from receiving applications, conducting examinations, searching information, handling oppositions, registrations, cancellations, publications, classifications, appeals, and sending documents to clients.
Hardware used to supporting business processes of the Office
We utilize computing servers for our general IT infrastructure, mail servers for distributing correspondence, and laptops to enable remote work.
Internal databases: coverage, updates, interlinks with external sources
Our internal database primarily contains:
We have several key interlinks with external sources and systems:
Administrative management electronic systems (register, legal status, statistics, and administrative support)
Our system includes functions for registration, legal status, and sharing statistical data.
Digital Access and User Interface
Bilingual Public Access System: The ILPO provides comprehensive online design search capabilities in both Hebrew https://designsearch.justice.gov.il/DesignFile/FileSearch?lang=he and English https://designsearch.justice.gov.il/DesignFile/FileSearch?lang=en , designed to serve both professional users and the general public efficiently.
Streamlined Application Process: The online application system at https://designsonline.justice.gov.il/ provides direct access to design registration services with integrated support features.
Comprehensive User Education Program
Enhanced Application Support Materials (Updated 2025):
Multimedia Training Resources:
Professional Training and Outreach
2025 Training Initiatives:
Information Transparency and Communication
Legal Framework Access:
Regular Updates and Communication:
International Integration Impact
Hague System Benefits: The significant increase in applications (20% growth since 2019) demonstrates successful integration with international systems. In 2025, over 50% of applications (1091 out of 1,822) were filed through the Hague System, reflecting strong user adoption of international registration options.
Future Development Support: The Office actively monitors international developments.
Hague System Integration and Impact
Active Participation and Growth: Since joining the Hague System in January 2020, Israel has experienced growth in design applications. In 2025, the Office processed 1,822 new applications, with 1091 (Almost 60%) filed through the Hague System, demonstrating strong user preference for international registration.
Engagement with WIPO Working Groups and Committees
Working Group on the Legal Development of the Hague System
Committee of Experts of the Locarno Union for International Classification of Industrial Designs
Information Services
WIPO Standard ST.2: Standard manner for designating calendar dates by using the Gregorian calendar
Fully implemented
WIPO Standard ST.3: Recommended standard on two-letter codes for the representation of states, other entities and intergovernmental organizations
Fully implemented
WIPO Standard ST.13: Recommendation for the numbering of applications for industrial property rights (IPRs)
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.80: Recommendation concerning bibliographic data relating to industrial designs
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.81: Recommendation concerning the content and layout of industrial design gazettes
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.86: Recommendation for the processing of industrial design information using XML (extensible markup language)
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.87: Recommendation for the exchange of industrial design legal status data
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.88: Recommendations for electronic representation of industrial designs
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.90: Recommendation for processing and communicating intellectual property data using web APIs (Application Programming Interfaces)
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.91: Recommendations on digital three-dimensional (3D) models and 3D images
No plan to implement
WIPO Standard ST.92: Recommendations on the data package format for the electronic exchange of priority documents
Fully implemented
WIPO Standard ST.96: Recommendation for the processing of intellectual property information using XML (extensible markup language)
Fully implemented
WIPO Standard ST.97: Recommendation for processing of intellectual property data using JSON
No plan to implement
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