The Appeal Board for Industrial Rights (KFIR) is an independent body under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, whose main task is to process appeals against decisions taken by the Patents Board. This includes matters relating to patents, trademarks and designs. The Board of Appeal functions as a court-like body, and aims to ensure increased legal certainty for parties involved in such cases.
The Board of Appeal offers updated guidelines for handling complaints and adjusts practice in national trademark cases. It processes incoming cases and decisions, and provides information on the progress of the appeal as well as the applicable regulations. In addition, the Board of Appeal publishes news and updates, and an English summary of relevant information is available.
