Application success rate at Israel’s ILPO: 5-year overview
Between 2019 and 2023, Israel maintained a steady trademark application success rate averaging 82.06%. The success rates have been consistently above 80%, demonstrating the ILPO’s reliability and fairness in trademark approvals.
Applications filed in | Registered | Filed | Success rate |
|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 5,983 | 7,299 | 81.97% |
2020 | 4,827 | 5,810 | 83.08% |
2021 | 4,499 | 5,501 | 81.79% |
2022 | 4,170 | 5,160 | 80.81% |
2023 | 3,726 | 4,507 | 82.67% |
Total (average) | 23,205 | 28,277 | 82.06% |
Comparison to major IP Offices in the region
Israel’s average success rate of 82.06% is competitive when compared to neighboring and regional IP offices. It stands slightly above countries like Turkey (66.09%) and Saudi Arabia (62.94%), while being somewhat below the European average and countries such as France (88.85%) and Greece (89.55%). Find out more about how this trademark office compares globally in our full report on trademark success rates worldwide.
Country | Office code | Success rate |
|---|---|---|
Israel | ILPO | 82.06% |
Turkey | TURKPATENT | 66.09% |
Saudi Arabia | AGIP | 62.94% |
The European Union | EUIPO | 90.80% |
The United States | USPTO | 56.91% |
Several factors explain why Israel’s ILPO maintains this solid success rate:
Efficient and modernized examination process
ILPO has invested significantly in improving its electronic filing systems and examiner training. This ensures applications are processed swiftly and with consistent standards, which benefits applicants.
Strong presence of professional representation
Many trademark applicants in Israel use experienced IP attorneys or agents. This professional guidance often improves the quality of filings and the ability to overcome objections, which contributes to higher success rates.
How to maximize your chances of registration success in Israel
Despite a relatively high success rate of 82.06%, registering a trademark in Israel requires some preparation and understanding of ILPO procedures. To improve your likelihood of approval, it’s recommended to begin with a comprehensive trademark search to identify any potential conflicts. Ensure that your mark is distinctive and not merely descriptive, and clearly define the goods and services associated with your application.
Working with a qualified trademark lawyer is one of the most effective ways to increase your chances. A trademark lawyer can help navigate the complexities of the ILPO process, respond effectively to Office Actions, and build a solid filing strategy from the start.
If you are currently preparing to submit your first trademark application, we’ve put together a detailed guide on how to strengthen your chances of success, with multiple pieces of advice directly from our trademark lawyers with years of experience. You can also take advantage of Trama’s free lawyer’s check to receive expert feedback on your trademark and guidance on the best steps forward.
