Israel & The Hague System for Industrial Designs: From Joining to 2025–2026 Fee Updates

1. Introduction

Israel’s integration into the Hague System marks a significant evolution in its design-law landscape. This article explores Israel’s joining of the Hague System, its implications, and the fee updates effective 2026.

2. Israel Joins the Hague System (2019–2020)

Israel joined the Hague System on October 3, 2019, depositing its instrument of accession to the 1999 Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement, becoming the 63rd member of the 1999 Act. The Agreement entered into force in Israel on January 3, 2020.

3. Key Features of Hague System Use in Israel

Filing international applications via WIPO, inclusion of up to 100 designs, deferment of publication up to 30 months, and automatic splitting of multi-design applications.

4. National Implications after Joining the Hague System

Israel’s design laws were modernized, extending registration protection up to 25 years and introducing 3-year automatic protection for unregistered designs.

5. Fee Updates for Israel in the Hague System (2026)

Effective March 23, 2026, new individual designation fees apply to applications and renewals, including increases across first to fourth renewals.

6. 2025 Considerations

As of late 2025, no additional changes have been announced beyond the upcoming fee structure updates.

7. Conclusion

Israel continues strengthening its alignment with global design protection systems, with streamlined application processes and updated fee structures.