This Privacy Policy describes how we, Richter & Simoni Patent Office (the “Firm”, “we”, “us”) collects, uses and protects personal data as a “data controller” in the course of its professional and business activities. The Firm operates primarily in a business-to-business context and does not provide consumer-facing services.
This Policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.
Collection and Sources of Personal Data. We may collect or receive personal data in the following ways: directly from you, when you contact us, engage our services, or communicate with us; in the course of providing professional services, including correspondence and records relating to matters handled by the Firm; from publicly available professional sources, such as official registers, professional directories, firm websites, and other lawful public sources; through your use of our website, including technical and usage-related information; and from third parties where permitted by law, including professional counterparties or authorities. We may also create internal records relating to our communications and professional interactions.
Categories of Personal Data. The Firm processes mainly business and professional personal data, such as identifying and contact details (name, business email, telephone number, firm or organization); professional information (role, position, employer, jurisdiction); correspondence and communications with the Firm; information related to professional matters handled by the Firm; and website usage and technical information (such as device or browser type). We do not intentionally collect or process sensitive personal data and please don’t share such data with us.
Purpose of Processing. We process personal data for the following purposes: providing professional and legal services; managing client relationships and business communications; business administration, billing and compliance obligations; operating, securing and improving our website and IT systems; identifying, assessing and developing professional and business relationships; professional outreach to firms, offices and representatives for legitimate business opportunities; and establishing, exercising or defending legal rights, and as required or permitted under patent law or other applicable laws.
Professional Communications and Business Relationships. As part of our professional activity, the Firm may collect and use publicly available professional contact information, manually or with the assistance of technological tools, in order to identify patent offices, firms and professional representatives and to initiate business-to-business contact regarding potential cooperation or professional opportunities. Such processing is usually based on the Firm’s legitimate interest in developing its business activities.
If you do not wish to be contacted by us or would like us to stop using your contact details for this purpose, you may notify us at any time using the contact details below, and we will respect your request.
Legal Basis for Processing. Under applicable law, you are not legally required to provide us with personal data. However, failure to provide certain information may prevent us from responding to inquiries, entering into an engagement, or providing professional services. Our processing is based, as applicable, on the performance of a contract or steps taken prior to entering into a contract; the Firm’s legitimate business interests; and consent, where required by law.
Sharing of Personal Data. We may share personal data with professional advisors and service providers acting on our behalf (such as IT, hosting or communications services); authorities or third parties where required by law or in connection with legal proceedings; and parties involved in a business transaction affecting the Firm. All sharing is carried out in accordance with applicable law and only to the extent necessary.
The Firm operates internationally and uses service providers and professional infrastructure that may process or store personal data outside of (or the country in which you are located). Where such processing occurs, it is carried out in accordance with applicable law and appropriate safeguards.
Data Provided on Behalf of Third Parties. If you are a business client and provide us with personal data relating to your clients, employees, patent applicants or other representatives, you are responsible for ensuring that such data is lawfully shared with us, including providing any required notices and obtaining any necessary consents, as required under applicable privacy laws. If you are an employee, contractor, patent applicant or representative of one of our clients or business partners, and have questions regarding the processing of your personal data, please contact the relevant organization directly. The Firm processes such data on behalf of its clients in the course of providing professional services.
Cookies and Analytics. Our website may use cookies and similar technologies for basic operation, security and analytics purposes. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how the website is used and improve its functionality.
We use third-party analytics services, including Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and statistical information about website usage, such as pages visited and general technical information. This information does not allow us to directly identify individual visitors. Google Analytics processes data in accordance with Google’s privacy practices, as described at: https://policies.google.com/privacy. You may opt out of Google Analytics by using Google’s browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the website’s functionality.
Data Security and Retention. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss or misuse. Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, or as required by applicable law and professional obligations.
Your Rights. Subject to applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct or request deletion of personal data relating to you, and to object to certain processing activities, including professional outreach. Requests may require verification of identity.
Contact Details. If you have any questions, requests or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our use of personal data, please contact us at office@richterpatent.com.
Governing Law. This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the State of Israel, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any disputes relating to this Privacy Policy shall be brought before the competent courts in the Tel Aviv-Yafo district.
Last update: January 2026