Ofir Alon

Ofir Alon is a prominent figure in the field of intellectual property in Israel. He served as the Executive Director, Commissioner of Patents, Trademarks, and Designs at the Israel Patent Office (ILPO) for a six-year term.2 In this role, Alon was responsible for overseeing the operations of the ILPO and making decisions on various patent and trademark matters.2

Career Highlights

Alon's tenure at the ILPO was marked by significant developments in Israel's intellectual property landscape. He took office more than two years ago after having a career in private practice, where he held various intellectual property-related roles.4 During his time as Commissioner, Alon worked on promoting entrepreneurship and adapting to the changing IP landscape in Israel.4

International Cooperation

Under Alon's leadership, the ILPO engaged in international cooperation efforts. Notably, he played a key role in strengthening bilateral relations between Israel and Morocco in the field of intellectual property. Alon signed an intellectual property pact with the director general of the Moroccan Office of Industrial and Commercial Property, Abdelaziz Babqiqi, to boost cooperation between the two countries.6

End of Tenure

Ofir Alon completed his 6-year term as Executive Director of the Israel Patent Office in 2023.5 His departure marked the end of an era at the ILPO, and a farewell gathering was hosted in Tel Aviv by Israel Patent Attorneys to commemorate his service.5

Ofir Alon's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username ofir-alon-28091a14, and he is based in Haifa, Israel.13