Intellectual property: disputes in Israel

FISCHER (FBC & Co.)

A range of technology and media companies, financial institutions, start-ups, and high-tech operators routinely turn to FISCHER (FBC & Co.) for advice on all IP-related disputes, most notably patent infringement and patent litigation. Seasoned IP mediator and litigator Reuven Behar jointly leads the practice with ‘first-class lawyerYael Riemer. Associate and IP litigation specialist Tamara Dreiman is another name to note.

Responsables de la pratique:

Reuven Behar; Yael Riemer


Autres avocats clés:

Tamara Dreiman


Les références

‘Fischer’s IP litigation team is the best I have worked with. Their dedication to clients, excellent legal service, understanding of business needs, and quick response times make this team our first choice for providing legal services.’

‘Yael Riemer is brilliant, sharp, and quickly understands the client’s needs and provide solutions. Reuven Bahar’s advice is gold.’

‘The intellectual property litigation department is headed by lawyer Yael Riemer. Yael is a first-class lawyer with excellent legal skills and exceptional commercial understanding.’

Principaux clients

Google Israel Ltd.


Netafim Ltd.


Ecoppia Scientific Ltd.


Roadget Business PTE. LTD.


Yahoo


Matrix


Israel Discount Bank Ltd.


ECI Telecom/Ribbon Group


Bynet Data Communications Ltd.


Reshet Media Ltd.


News 10 Ltd.


Makor Rishon Newspaper LP


Nucleon Cyber Ltd.


Datafirst SAS


IOTM Solution Ltd.


Claridge Israel L.P.


Cross river bank


The Tidhar Group


Purple Biotech Ltd.


Coach AI


CytoReason


Hitta


Hystrix Technologies Ltd.


Improvate Ltd.


ActiveFence


ANI Pharmaceuticals Inc.


Blue Square Real Estate


Bug MultiSystems Ltd.


Car-Freshner Corporation


Laguna Health


Israel Hayom Ltd.


Lama Productions Ltd.


Masha Productions Ltd.


Gil Productions Ltd.


Lama Productions Ltd.


Spiro Movies Ltd.


Masha Productions Ltd.


Eddie King Ltd.


Til Kingdom Come (2019) Film Ltd.


Ari Folman, Anat Asulin, Gidi Dar, Leora Kamenetzky, Joola Kotkot Productions Ltd.,Tamir Kfir


Cipko Online


Delta Galil Industries


E.F Design Limited Partnership


Melisron Group


Met Syn Lysine Ltd.


Modan Electronics Ltd


Nogar Enterprise


OrCam


Planet Watchers Ltd.


Sonol


Spa Cosmetics Ltd


Spiro Films Ltd.


Sygnia


Therma Sphera Ltd.


Trendcolor S.R.L


U-see2 Ltd.


Joshu Israel Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Netafim, an Israeli market leading manufacturer of irrigation equipment, in various disputes concerning alleged patent infringement and priority registration.
  • Represented Ecoppia Scientific in an opposition to Ecoppia’s patent application.
  • Represented a renowned biochemistry scholar in a claim filed against her regarding patent rights and an alleged breach of confidential know-how information.

Gilat, Bareket & Co. of Reinhold Cohn Group

Gilat, Bareket & Co. of Reinhold Cohn Group has a notable track record in representing both international and domestic corporations in litigation proceedings related to intellectual property rights before the Israeli courts and the patents, designs and trademarks registrar. David Gilat is the key contact for patent and trademark litigation, notably in the technology sector, where multi-jurisdictional IP litigation expert Eran Bareket is also well versed. Head of the enforcement department Roy Kornick specialises in anti-counterfeiting, and ‘top patent lawyerLior Glassman balances a broad practice that includes advising companies from the defence, pharmaceutical and electronics industries. Other key contacts include trademark litigation specialist Luiz Blanc and international arbitration expert Matam Kovacs.

Responsables de la pratique:

David Gilat; Eran Bareket; Roy Kornick


Autres avocats clés:

Lior Glassman; Luiz Blanc; Matam Kovacs


Les références

‘I highly recommend Gilat Bareket & Co. I can say from personal experience that their excellent reputation is well deserved. The team at Gilat Bareket & Co. is very professional and competent. Their impressive knowledge of patent law, combined with their highly collaborative approach, ensures that the work is done efficiently and very effectively.’

‘Lior Glassman is a top patent lawyer. I am very impressed by his expertise in patent law and, in particular, his litigation skills. A true professional, very insightful and knowledgeable, Glassman comes highly recommended.’

‘The highly experienced patent attorneys of Gilat, Bareket & Co of the Reinhold Cohn Group provide us with high quality support in different countries and in different technology sectors.’

Principaux clients

Adidas


UEFA


Ferrari


Puma


Starbucks


Allerganplc


Takeda Israel Ltd.


Royal DSM


Bayer


Tommy Hilfiger


Harley Davidson


Sanrio


Citroën


Under Armour


Peugeot


Calvin Klein


Lacoste


Alector Inc.


Coherus Bioscience Inc.


Tnuva Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd.


AFI (Africa Israel)


Tadiran


Adama Agricultural Solutions


Abercrombie & Fitch


Samsonite


OriGene Seeds


GetPackage


CrossFit


Super-Pharm (Israel) Ltd.


Habitat Design International


Shionogi & Co., Ltd.


Viiv HealthCare Company


NextarChempharma Solutions Ltd.


Novo Nordisk


Sarine Technologies Ltd.


Evigence Sensors


Comtec


ALK-Abelló A/S


Augwind


Igentify Inc.


DIMS Technologies Ltd.


Intra Cellular Therapies


Urmet Domus S.P.A


Arpal Alumayer Ltd.


Cummins Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Novo Nordisk in a patent registration opposition filed by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
  • Represented Tadiran in cancellation proceedings initiated by Trane International against the registration of Tadiran’s trademark registration.
  • Represented Intra Cellular Therapies after its patent registration was denied on the grounds that it did not entail an inventive step.

Liad Whatstein & Co. Law Office

Liad Whatstein & Co. Law Office leverages its litigation expertise to assist some of the leading international pharmaceutical companies, as well as clients from the defence and communication technologies sectors, on both complex IP litigation and non-contentious issues. Practice co-head Liad ‎ Whatstein is a go-to choice for several pharmaceutical companies in complex litigation cases, and fellow co-head Amira Mangelus is likewise noted for her expertise in patent litigation in the life sciences space. The team also includes patent litigation and technology expert Matti Michel and patent term extension specialist Oren Weiner.

Responsables de la pratique:

Liad Whatstein; Amira Mangelus


Autres avocats clés:

Matti Michel; Oren Weiner


Les références

‘An incredibly strong and cohesive team. Highly professional and knowledgeable in patent litigation, skilled in strategy development, well aware of international developments and trends.’

‘Liad Whatstein is a very diligent partner in IP litigation. He is my choice in Israel!’

‘Liad Whatstein and Amira Mangelus are both passionate, strategic, and very bright.’

Principaux clients

Novartis


Sanofi


Merck


Pfizer


Roche


Bristol Myers


Takeda


Regeneron


Abbott


Bayer


Biogen


Astellas


Alkermes


UCB Pharma


Alnylam Pharmaceuticals


H. Lundbeck A/S


Leo Pharma


Genzyme


Novo Nordisk


L’Oréal


Unilever


Amdocs


The State of Israel


The Hebrew University


Sony


Viacom


LVMH


Disney


Volvo


Yokogawa Electric Corporation


Hearst Corporation


Fruit of the Loom


Bacardi


CROCS


Ralph Lauren


Kipling


Tory Burch


Paramount Pictures Corporation


The H.D. Lee Company


Wrangler Apparel Corp.


The North Face Apparel Corp.


Jansport Apparel Corp.


Nautica


Renault


VANS


eBay


Kanye West


Brown Forman (Jack Daniel’s)


Finlandia Vodka


Grey Goose Vodka


Spin Master


Moose Toys


Elbit Systems


Finchimica


InterMune


ASSA ABLOY


NBC Universal


20th Century Fox


Marvel


Dr. Fischer Pharmaceuticals


Altra


Triumph Motorcycles


Harvard University


Prudential plc


Fleurop-Interflora


Homag Group AG


Immunogen Inc.


Advanced Accelerator Applications (a Novartis Corporation)


Eden Gallery


Fox-Weizel (Israel’s largest chain of apparel outlets)


HID Corporation (Assa Abloy company)


Saban Group


MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)


University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.


Memo Therapeutics AG


Axcella Health Inc.


Innate PharmaS.A.


Principia Biopharma Inc.


Translate Bio, Inc


Ryvu Therapeutics S.A.


Acceleron Pharma, Inc.


Arbor Biotechnologies, Inc.


Kymab Ltd.


ZURU Toys


Belvedere Vodka


Alusense N.V. / Belmoca N.V.


Hey Dude


Konti


Lipton Teas and Infusions


Tux Creative Co.


Degussa Bank A.G.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Sanofi and Regeneron in highly complex proceedings against Amgen’s patent claiming anti-PCSK9 antibodies.
  • Represented the State of Israel in litigation against Teva in connection with Teva’s blockbuster drug Copaxone.
  • Represented Novartis in litigation against Teva in connection with the manufacture in Israel for export markets of a generic version of the drug fingolimod (Gilenya) which is a blockbuster drug developed by Novartis for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Luthi & Co (CDS-LUTHI Group)

Created in October 2022 by the merger of Luthi & Co and Cohn, de Vries, Stadler & Co., Luthi & Co (CDS-LUTHI Group) displays significant expertise in complex IP disputes, most notably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and aerospace sectors. Practice head Richard Luthi brings 40 years of experience in major IP disputes, and Daniel Lerner is noted for representing multinational companies such as Biogen and Johnson & Johnson in complex patent disputes. Martin Binnes focuses on the pharmaceutical industry, while Rotem Cohen advises educational institutions on copyright matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Richard Luthi


Autres avocats clés:

Daniel Lerner; Martin Binnes; Rotem Cohen; Ilan Cohn


Les références

‘A firm of intellectual property lawyers with decades of experience and a proven track record.’

‘Richard Luthi is one of the best, if not the best, IP lawyers in Israel.’

‘Excellent legal/contentious skills and now excellent patent filing skills (the CDS part).’

Principaux clients

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems


Johnson & Johnson


Carolina Lemke Ltd.


Israel Aerospace Industries


Strauss Group


Equashield Medical Ltd


Global Standard gemeinnützige GmbH


Bank Leumi LeIsrael


Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.


Top Ten Accessories Ltd.


Cannbit Pharmaceuticals


Keysee Software


Anima Biotech


Vivo Mobile


ICY Cosmetics Distribution Ltd.


Biogen MA Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in an opposition to a patent application filed by Elbit Systems regarding a multichannel radio communication device.
  • Represented Johnson & Johnson in proceedings to defend its patent which protects its successful drug for the treatment of Schizophrenia (Xeplion) against an opposition filed by Teva.
  • Represented Keysee Software and its owner in patent disputes against Ability Inc. relating to technology in the field of encryption and cryptography.

S. Horowitz & Co

S. Horowitz & Co has an impressive client base active across the pharmaceutical, defence, high-tech and entertainment industries, where the team regularly handles complex patent, trademark and copyright litigation. Department head Tal Band‘s broad practice spans patent, trade secret, trademark and copyright litigation, while Ran Vogel is a go-to choice for a range of Fortune 500 companies and research-based pharmaceutical companies. Avi Ordo notably focuses on IP and technology-related dispute resolution, and Noam Blei concentrates his capabilities on patent and design disputes. Other key contacts include Dovev Apel and Moran Katz.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tal Band


Autres avocats clés:

Ran Vogel; Avi Ordo; Noam Blei; Dovev Apel; Moran Katz


Principaux clients

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.


Teva Medical Ltd.


The Procter & Gamble Company


Lego Juris A/S


Avnet Inc.


The Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Society of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel


Cognyte Software Ltd.


Pluristem Therapeutics Inc.


Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd.


ALVISA Montblanc S.L.


Lusha System, Inc., and Lusha Systems Ltd.


Lifestyle Equities C.V. and Lifestyle Licensing B.V.


Beamr Imaging Ltd.


Dubek Ltd.


Milk & Honey Distillery Ltd.


Anheuser-Busch InBev


The Weizmann Institute of Science


Aleph Farms Ltd.


Bezeq International


Assa Abloy AB


Smart Trike MNF PTE Ltd.


DreamWorks Animation LLC, Universal City Studios LLC, NBC Universal Media, LLC


Toyota Motor Corporation


NordSec Ltd.


State Bank of India


Simplivia Healthcare Ltd.


Aroma Israel Ltd.


Taro Pharmaceutical Industries


UNIPAL General Trading Limited, a subsidiary of the Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC)


Anita Glida Ltd.


Nu Skin Enterprises


Paz Oil Company Ltd.


Sano Brunos Enterprises Ltd. (Cosmopharm Ltd.)


Daniel Wellington


LDI – Licensing Dynamics International Ltd.


Adama Agan Ltd.


Raytheon Technologies Corporation


Tel Aviv University


WOBI – Insurance Agency Ltd.


Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Republic of Cyprus


Allergan, Inc. (part of AbbVie Group)


American Orthodontics


Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in a motion for preliminary injunction submitted by Novartis regarding Teva’s launch and subsequent commercial activity in Europe with regard to Fingolimod.
  • Represented Lifestyle Equities and Lifestyle Licensing in multimillion-NIS legal proceedings against two major retailers regarding unauthorised marketing of Lifestyle’s imported goods.
  • Represented Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in highly complex opposition proceedings against a patent application by Merck.

Herzog Fox & Neeman

With a strong focus on trademark enforcement and litigation, Herzog Fox & Neeman‘s IP team is fully equipped to advise clients from a range of sectors, including retail, hospitality and e-commerce, on all IP-related litigation proceedings. Practice head Karen Elburg regularly handles complex IP disputes, working closely with IP litigation specialist Gilad Wekselman on behalf of both domestic and international Fortune 500 companies. Other key names include Adar Bengom, who advises on both contentious and non-contentious IP issues, and IP litigation and trademark prosecution specialist Edward Levdansky.

Responsables de la pratique:

Karen Elburg


Autres avocats clés:

Gilad Wekselman; Adar Bengom; Edward Levdansky


Les références

‘The Herzog team is very professional and efficient. We always receive a quick response. Furthermore, in many cases where we have worked together, Herzog always thinks on behalf of the client, not only with regard to the law, but also with regard to feasibility in practice. We are very satisfied with the cooperation with Herzog.’

‘The team is characterised by a high level of expertise, knowledge and commitment and is composed of legal experts who focus exclusively on the intricacies of intellectual property. Their in-depth knowledge of patent law, trademark law, copyright law, etc. enables them to provide personalised and effective advice in this complex field.’

‘The various team members are well versed in various intellectual property disputes, from copyright issues to patent matters and, of course, exceptional practice when it comes to trademarks and domain names. Their legal knowledge is impressive, as is their ability to understand the client’s preferred direction and the consequent actions to seek the quickest and most cost-effective result for the client.’

Principaux clients

Goorin Bros.


Pelican Products, Inc.


Super Group


888 Holdings PLC


Candivore


Plus500


Adika Style Ltd.


Rockwell Automation Ltd.


Gemological Institute of America Inc.


The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford, trading as Oxford University Press


Bionic 8 Ltd. (f/k/a Voyager Analytics Ltd.)


Rani Zim Shopping Centers Ltd.


Habonim Dror Olami


Mohari Hospitality


ITS Management


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Felco in its District Court win against Shimon Ben Hemo for trademark (and other IP) infringement and breach of contract.
  • Represented Plus500 in a set of trademark oppositions submitted by S&P in Switzerland, the US, the EU and the UK.
  • Represented Candivore (in cooperation with EU counsel) in the resolution of an opposition filed against the client’s app icon mark for the popular game Match Masters.

The Luzzatto Group

The Luzzatto Group‘s sizeable team has considerable experience in handling trademark and patent litigation on behalf of major multinational companies, most notably from the life sciences, defence and automotive industries. Kfir Luzzatto is one of the main contacts for litigation proceedings, as is IP litigation head Oren Mandler, whose broad practice spans patent, trademark and design litigation alike. Adina Cohen is recognised for her expertise in the life sciences sector, and managing partner of the firm Michal Luzzatto specialises in trademark and copyright enforcement and litigation, an area in which associate Koby Agar is also well versed.

Responsables de la pratique:

Michal Luzzatto; Oren Mandler; Kfir Luzzatto


Autres avocats clés:

Adina Cohen; Koby Agar; Amir Palmery


Les références

‘Professional, cooperative, competent, experienced.’

‘The people I negotiated with at Luzzatto were competent, professional and friendly. They acted fairly and courteously towards us, the other party, without neglecting their client’s interests.’

‘Oren Mandler and Koby Agar were knowledgeable, professional and friendly.’

Principaux clients

Novartis Pharma AG


Eli Lilly


RAFAEL – Advanced Defense Systems Ltd.


Alon Group Ltd.


GSK


Wyeth


PUIG


Ferrari


Insense Biosensors Ltd (Israel)


HaPoel Beer-Sheva (Football Team – Israeli Champion)


Metzerplas Ltd.


Novamed Ltd.


BMW


Valentino


S.G.T.-SUSTAINABLE GREEN TECHNOLOGIES LTD


PHOTEX Templates LTD


Sierra Oncology


Checkpoint Inc.


SanHitech Ltd.


B.V.D Real Estate Design ltd


Aesthetic Medical Centers Ltd. (Dr. Dov Klein)


Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation


Nilit Ltd.


Thermodan


Ceasars World Inc.


Pfizer, Inc.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Nilit in a critical worldwide opposition to a patent relating to manufacturing biodegradable textiles.
  • Acted for Caesars World against Ilanit, operator of the Kaiser hotel chain in Israel, in relation to the request by Ilanit to cancel all 23 Ceasars World registered trademarks in Israel.
  • Acted for TORTA in relation to an opposition to register two misleading trademarks.

Meitar Law Offices

A range of leading domestic and international corporations regularly engage Meitar Law Offices‘ intellectual property, technology and privacy litigation practice in complex IP litigation proceedings concerning patents, copyrights and trademarks. Spearheaded by the highly regarded Yoav Oestreicher, the team includes technology litigation specialist Ariel Rakover and Neta Arbel, who notably focuses on copyright disputes and misappropriation of trade secrets.

Responsables de la pratique:

Yoav Oestreicher


Autres avocats clés:

Ariel Rakover; Neta Arbel; Heni Rothstein Cohen


Les références

‘Meitar is a comprehensive law firm with which we have had very good experiences, especially in the field of arbitration proceedings and high-value litigation.’

‘Meitar is undoubtedly one of the best law firms in Israel. It has highly experienced lawyers, often with a US background, which allows them to know the needs and requirements of US clients. Their interdisciplinary practice also distinguishes them.’

‘Yoav Oestreicher is a tenacious lawyer who also has a good sense of humour. He is very good at finding creative solutions to complex disputes. Ariel Rakover is another of Meitar’s best intellectual property lawyers. He is very articulate and thoughtful. He has extensive experience in IP disputes involving patents, trademarks and trade secrets. Yoav and Ariel are a great team.’

Principaux clients

Skyline Cranes


Philip Morris


Pitango Ventures


Merav – Mazon Kol Ltd.


Zap Group


KLA Corporation


GSK


Amazon


InnoValve Bio Medical


Meta Platforms (f/k/a Facebook)


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Sky Line Cranes in a patent infringement claim related to climbing cranes.
  • Represented Zap Group in litigation (opposition proceedings) against Zapier related to the registration of the ZAP mark in Israel.
  • Represented Philip Morris in a legal action for the cancellation of the NOW mark owned by Japan Tobacco.

Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz

Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz’s team is recognised for advising leading Israeli and international companies from the technology sectors on trademark prosecution and litigation, including infringement, seizure and counterfeit cases. Founding partner and practice co-head Zeev Pearl brings over 25 years’ experience in IP litigation, while fellow co-head Yossi Markovich notably focuses on trademarks disputes. The team also includes pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors expert Lee Ardon and Nathaniel Agou, who regularly navigate complex patent disputes.

Responsables de la pratique:

Zeev Pearl; Yossi Markovich


Autres avocats clés:

Lee Ardon; Nathaniel Agou


Les références

‘The lawyers are always available and provide a service of the highest standard. The group focuses on finding solutions to business problems and treats litigation as a move on the chessboard.’

‘Yossi Markovich is one of the best patent lawyers in Israel. He is business-oriented and always sees the big picture. He is well-prepared and is never surprised by his opponent. A first-class lawyer and advisor.’

‘Attention to detail and quick response when needed.’

Principaux clients

Mcdonald’s (NYSE: MCD)


Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT)


Nike (NYSE: NKE)


Alo Yoga


GoPuff


Havaianas (Alpargatas S.A.)


BULGARI S.p.A


Levi’s (Levi Strauss & Co.) (NYSE: LEVI)


Brix Software Ltd.


Orgenesis Inc. (NASDAQ: ORGS)


Source Vagabond Systems


High Security Labs Ltd


SaverOne 2014, Ltd. (TLV: SAVR)


Pluristem Ltd. & Pluristem Therapeutics (TLV: PSTI)


Pango Mobile Parking Ltd Mobidom Israel (2005) Ltd


SodaStream and Soda Club (of Pepsico NASDAW: PEP)


Fossil(NASDAQ: FOSL)


Telit (LON: TCM)


Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd.


Speedo Holdings B.V. (“Speedo”)


Joseph Ribkoff


Moroccanoil


Gett (GetTaxi)


Suzuki Motors (TYO: 7269)


BULGARI S.p.A


Armani


F1 Formula One (NASDAW: FWONA)


Airbus (EPA: AIR)


Rami Levy Shivuk Hashikma (TASW:RMLI)


Stabilo (SCHWAN-STABILO SCHWANHAEUSSER GMBH & CO.)


Principaux dossiers


  • Advised Lusha on a lawsuit that was brought against it, its founders and others, by several VC funds and angels led by the Israeli Plus Ventures capital fund.
  • Represented Orgenesis, a pioneering biotech company, in a lawsuit filed against it on January 18, 2022, by the State of Israel and Tel Hashomer – Medical, Research, Infrastructure and Service.
  • Represented Bank Hapoalim in a dispute against a Canadian cryptocurrency company attempting to register the similar mark “BITBUY”.

Seligsohn Gabrieli & Co

Seligsohn Gabrieli & Co fields a team of specialised practitioners, regularly entrusted by a range of clients including start-up companies, global corporations and academic institutions, in litigation related to trademarks, copyrights, patents and industrial designs. Trademark prosecution expert Nahum Gabrieli and copyright litigation specialist Ehud Gabrieli are key contacts, and Gal Gross and Yael Kalmanovich are also recommended for their broad litigation capabilities.

Responsables de la pratique:

Nahum Gabrieli; Ehud Gabrieli


Autres avocats clés:

Gal Gross; Yael Kalmanovich


Les références

‘Nahum Gabrieli is an excellent lawyer. He understands the law and practice very well, has a lot of experience and plans 10 steps ahead. Intelligent, he does not lead the client into unnecessary battles.’

‘The team is experienced, very knowledgeable and responsive. The main partners – Nahum and Udi – are experienced lawyers who plan the strategy and execute it.’

Principaux clients

Google LLC


Sons of George Shukha Ltd.


Dalton Wineries Ltd.


Spirits International B.V.


Gottex Swimwear Brands Ltd.


Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC)


Hewlett Packard Development Company


Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH)


Pacific Biosciences


Palo Alto Networks Inc.


Snowflake Inc.


Primo Water Holdings UK Limited


POLIPOL Polstermöbel GmbH & Co. KG.


Oxford Programs Limited


Hasbro Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS)


Pandora SA


Home Center (DIY) Ltd.


Nestle


Xiaomi Inc. (HKG: 1810)


Asos Plc (LON: ASC)


Tempo Beverages


Carmel Winery


Sano Brunos Enterprises


Osem Investments Ltd.


Home Skinnovations Ltd.


Security Matters (ASX: SMX)


Ametrine Ltd.


Ricegrowers Ltd. (Sunrice-Sunwhite)


Yum! Brands, Inc.


Guccio Gucci S.p.A


Stolichnaya


New Balance Athletics, Inc.


Saucony


S. C. Johnson & Son, Inc.


Ravensburger AG


Epic Games, Inc.


Medtronic plc


Beiersdorf AG


Dansons US, LLC


M.H.D.R Electronics Inc.


Afikim Water Systems Marketing Ltd.


FMS Enterprises Migun Ltd. (TLV:FBRT)


Acum Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary

Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary‘s IP litigation team handles a mix of trademark, copyright and patent litigation, with a focus on high-tech and sports tech trademark infringement cases. Spearheaded by IP expert Ian Rostowsky, the department includes IP litigator Omer Carmel, noted for his expertise in IP enforcement and infringement proceedings, while also handling patent and trademark opposition proceedings before the IPTO.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ian Rostowsky


Autres avocats clés:

Omer Carmel


Principaux clients

Allergan Israel Ltd. and Abbvie Biopharmaceuticals Ltd.


Delta T Ltd.


EEG-Sense Ltd.


G1 Security Technologies Ltd.


Giaconda Ltd.


Giftoin Ltd.


Maccabi Entrepreneurship and Management Ltd.


Nayax Ltd.


Ongage Ltd.


Shoko Sportwear


Tectona Ltd.


Tnuva Food Industries – Agricultural Cooperative In Israel Ltd.


YOOM.COM Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented G1 Security Technologies, owner of the CHECKPOINT mark, in a trademark infringement case against Checkpoint Systems.
  • Assisted Ongage in maintaining use of a competitor’s trademark in advertising after the competitor claimed trademark infringement.
  • Advised Play Coyotta, an Israeli developer and manufacturer of Blazepod electronic pods, in trademark and copyright infringement claims to resolve a dispute in which its electronic pods for sports training were featured in a competitor advertisement.

Ehrlich Group

Ehrlich Group is routinely engaged by a deep roster of start-ups and major international companies for its expertise in a variety of IP disputes, most notably high-profile patent and trademark litigation. The team is jointly led by cross-border IP litigation expert Yehuda Neubauer, who regularly represents multinational and Israeli companies from the pharmaceutical and high-tech sectors; IP strategist Roy Melzer; and Amit Ehrlich, known for his specialisation in assisting patent holders in patent monetisation.

Responsables de la pratique:

Yehuda Neubauer; Roy Melzer; Amit Ehrlich


Autres avocats clés:

Chamutal Niran; Hila Diller


Principaux clients

Pfizer Inc.


Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation


TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited


AstraZeneca AB


Karl Lagerfeld


Stratasys Ltd.


Real Madrid football team, FC Barcelona


Bacardi & Company Limited


The Boeing Company


Nikon Corporation


Optibus Ltd.


KIA Motors Corporation


Hyundai Motor Company


Nintendo Co., Ltd.


Playtech Software Limited


R.C.K.M.C. LTD.


Plasson Ltd.


LG Corporation


HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.


Wissotzky Tea (Israel) Ltd.


ZHEJIANG GEELY HOLDING GROUP CO., LTD.


Wenger S.A.


Breitling S.A.


Ralph Laurent


Principaux dossiers


G&A Glazberg, Applebaum & Co

G&A Glazberg, Applebaum & Co provides comprehensive advice to start-ups and multinational companies on a range of IP-related disputes. The team is jointly chaired by Ziv Glazberg, recognised for his cross-border expertise in patent litigation, and Nadav Applebaum, who is also active in handling patent rights litigation proceedings.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ziv Glazberg; Nadav Applebaum


Les références

‘We work with G&A for patent and trademark drafting and prosecution. We greatly appreciate their expertise in both technology and law, as well as their personal attitude and helpfulness.’

‘Ziv Glazberg is a great technologist with a huge amount of knowledge in different fields, very sharp and sophisticated.’

‘Nadav Appelbaum has a very practical approach to issues and knows how to foresee and overcome potential pitfalls.’

Principaux clients

Innovid


Adama Studio LLC


Shmuel Ur Innovation Ltd.


Amiad Water Systems Ltd. (LON: AFS)


Sensibo


Oil de Lamor (ODL)


Taboola (NASDAQ: TBLA)


Sobhi Nakhly & Sons


Yora Koshrovsky


WalkMe (NASDAQ: WKME)


Classiq Technologies Ltd


OrCam Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Oil De Lamor in a trademark infringement case filed by a major perfume company.
  • Advised Adama Studio on a range of IP litigation, including counterfeit issues and many infringements worldwide.
  • Acted for Sobhi Nakhly & Sons, one of Israel’s leading coffee makers and distributors, in oppositions filed against two of its trademarks, oppositions that were rejected in May 2023 by the ILPO.

Gornitzky & Co.

Gornitzky & Co.‘s IP team is well versed in a variety of complex, often cross-border IP litigation proceedings, with an emphasis on trademark disputes and copyright infringement proceedings. Chinese IP law specialist Ziv Rotenberg consistently represents both domestic and international companies in complex intellectual property disputes, and Anat Zehavi is recognised for her expertise in litigation and dispute resolution.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ziv Rotenberg


Autres avocats clés:

Anat Zehavi; Shirley Gal


Les références

‘They are extremely knowledgeable about our business. We only had to explain things once, and they understood everything. From then on, for every discussion or question, we didn’t have to waste time providing context, they simply understood everything and presented all the different legal options in a way that we could clearly understand and make a quick decision.’

‘Ziv Rotenberg is extremely kind, competent, sharp and patient. One of the easiest partners to work with.’

‘Anat Zehavi is sharp, quick, direct and organised. She is our main point of contact for everything. We really feel we are in good hands.’

Principaux clients

Electra Consumer Products (1951) Ltd.


Tyroler Ltd.


Promo Polo Ltd.


Keter Home and Garden Products Ltd.


Duracell Batteries BVBA


Münchener Rückvektiengesellschaft in Münchenrsicherungs- Gesellschaft A


NOAM GmbH


7 Eleven Inc.


Neuron Entrepreneurship Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries

The July 2022 merger with boutique IP firm Avi Moreh Law Firm notably strengthened M. Firon & Co Advocates and Notaries‘ capabilities to advise on a range of IP-related disputes, trademark litigation and copyright protection, with practice head and IP infringement specialist Eran Presenti acting for several leading Israeli media companies. The team also includes Avi Moreh, who frequently handles intellectual property disputes, and associate Tzili Olshan-Shariv, noted for her expertise in patents, trademarks and designs registration.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eran Presenti


Autres avocats clés:

Avi Moreh; Tzili Olshan-Shariv


Les références

‘Excellent team, very professional, diligent, persistent and determined, but with the flexibility to move and change positions to achieve optimal results.’

‘M. Firon & Co Lawyers and Notaries encompasses several areas of legal activity. This strength serves us as clients. We have a single point of reference for all legal matters.’

Principaux clients

Zira


Xfone


Opticana


B.S Hapisga


Agama


MDT Technologies


Mr. Idan Gil


Epsos


El Srad


Dan Hotels


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Zira in the local and international arena including in respect of several claims.
  • Represented XPHONE in a win before the registrar, who ordered to delete Orange’s trademark in Israel.
  • Represented B.S Hapisga in a dispute with MGA, an American company, which distributes LOL toys.

Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co.

Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. acts on behalf of both domestic and global corporations in a number of intellectual property infringement claims and ownership disputes, most notably patent litigation. Practice head and intellectual property litigation expert Asa Kling is regarded as one of the ‘best IP lawyers in Israel’, and Sally Gillis is noted for handling complex opposition proceedings related to IP in Europe.

Responsables de la pratique:

Asa Kling


Autres avocats clés:

Sally Gillis


Les références

‘In my opinion Asa Kling is undoubtedly one of the best IP lawyers in Israel. Excellent.’

‘Asa Kling is an outstanding partner. His background as a former head of the Patent Office gives him particular credibility and insight for international clients.’

‘Deep knowledge of patent opposition and strategic advice on the subject.’

Principaux clients

Rafa Laboratories Ltd.


Mul-T-Lock Technologies Ltd.


Tavig – Israel Gruber Ltd.


International Fruit Genetics, Inc.


DesignerEyes, Inc. (Verso Israel, LLP, Verso USA, LLP)


TS Europe BVBA


Hevel Maon Enterprises Agricultural Cooperative, Ltd.


Municipality of Jerusalem


Check Point Software Technology


Selene S.P.A.


The Johns Hopkins University


Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli


Signalitica Inc.


The University Of Western Ontario (Genomics)


Image Guided Therapy SA


JTEC Energy, INC.


ETH Zurich


Bar Ilan University


n.T.tao., Ltd.


High Hopes Ltd.


BioCatch Ltd.


E. I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company


Janssen Sciences Ireland Unlimited Company


The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania


Montefiore Medical Center


Cytokinetics, Incorporated


H&D Wireless AB


Biowair Total Systems, S.L.


National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health And Nutrition


Scioteq BVBA


Medshine Discovery Inc.


Tokai University Educational System


B3AR Therapeutics, Inc.


Albemarle Corporation


Safran Data Systems


Cloudinary Ltd.


Corteva Agrisciences (formerly Dow Agrosciences LLC, USA)


Sana Biotechnology, Inc.


Simplivia Healthcare


Principaux dossiers


S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries

S. Friedman & Co. Advocates & Notaries assists clients with complex intellectual property transactions and disputes before various Israeli courts, including opposition proceedings before the Registrar of Trademarks and complex court proceedings before all courts in Israel. The department is led by Gavriel (Gabi) Disegni, who is highly experienced in copyright, trademark and design litigation, and includes IP law and commercial litigation specialist Liron Koren.

Responsables de la pratique:

Gavriel (Gabi) Disegni


Autres avocats clés:

Liron Koren


Les références

‘The team is very knowledgeable about both local and international intellectual property, provides practical and concise advice and quickly solves any IP problem.’

Principaux clients

Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons Ltd


HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores Ltd


Alphex Ltd


Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons Ltd


HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores Ltd


Charlie Fadida


Israel Hiking Maps


Yaniv G. Engineering and Construction Ltd


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons in a wide-ranging dispute involving various proceedings against ZHS IP Worldwide regarding the registration and use of ELIT / ELITE trademarks in Israel.
  • Represented HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores in the filing of an objection against a trademark 365 Whole Foods Market filed by US company Amazon Technologies.
  • Represented Alphex against a patent infringement claim by Zehava Baranovich.

Shibolet & Co.

Shibolet & Co. regularly navigates complex cross-border intellectual property disputes for both Israeli and international clients. The department is led by commercial litigation expert Nati Agmon and includes cross-border litigation specialist Ofer Shapira and Tirza Less-Gross, whose litigation capabilities span IP disputes, most notably on trade secrets, as well as commercial litigation and civil dispute resolution.

Responsables de la pratique:

Tamir Afori


Autres avocats clés:

Ofer Shapira; Tirza Less-Gross; Gilad Goldenberg


Principaux clients

HBO


Netflix


Holland and Knight LLP


GROHE AG


ComSign


Shiri Katz


Echo 99fm (radio station).


MEDITERRANEAN TOWERS LTD (TLV: MDTR)


CDS – Patent attorneys


Ganiel Beauty Care


Partner


Radio Galey Israel


Gigi Cosmetics


Jafora Tabori Ltd.


Association of wedding hall owners


Association of retirement homes


AGICOA


Keshet Broadcasting


Partner – operator of OTT television platform


Cellcom


Spotify


Schwartz-Arad Surgical Center


Golan Heights Winery and its subsidiary, Galil Mountains winery


Bazelet Pharma


Reichman University


Golan Plastic Products


Radio A-Shams


Klein, Koren, Cohen


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Jafora Tabori, the SCHWEPPES brand holder in Israel, and secured a precedent-setting win in the Supreme Court.
  • Represented Netflix in a lawsuit by Israeli performers’ group Eshkolot over royalties for their work on the OTT service.
  • Represented IVC RESEARCH CENTER in a lawsuit with Haaretz over copyright.

Salomon, Lipschütz & Co.

Salomon, Lipschütz & Co.’s IP department has recently handled a range of IP disputes, with a particular emphasis on trademark litigation. ‘Excellent litigatorNarda Ben Zvi leads the intellectual property and high-tech department, and is noted for her longstanding experience in representing clients before the Israeli courts in complex IP litigation proceedings. The team also includes technologies specialist Ori Kasir and Lena Mor.

Responsables de la pratique:

Narda Ben-Zvi


Autres avocats clés:

Ori Kasir; Lena Mor


Les références

‘Narda Ben Zvi is an excellent IP lawyer. She is an excellent partner for foreign clients and their lawyers, as well as a strong litigator.’

‘The team works in synchrony, with great respect and appreciation for each other. They are committed to the client – they fully understand the needs of the company, they study technological, regulatory and commercial issues in depth. They lead the case with great involvement and interest, and give the feeling that they are there for us at any time and for any issue. Professional and kind! Real partners.’

‘Ori Kasir is more than an external legal advisor to the company. He is a confidant who can be trusted, relied upon and walked with. He is super smart, professional, sharp, strategic and caring.’

Principaux clients

ASOCS Ltd.


Beit Avi Chai


G. Nicoletti Trade S.p.A


Pitango UX Product Design Ltd.


Telzar 019 International Communication Services Ltd.


Principaux dossiers


  • Acted for high-end furniture manufacturer G. Nicoletti Trade to restore its rights to the Nicoletti trademark and pursue the cancellation of the mark registered by Ohev Zion.
  • Defended Pitango UX Product Design in trademark litigation against infringement allegations brought by Pitango Venture Capital Management.
  • Acted for ASOCS in convincing the Israel Innovation Authority that a certain product developed by ASOCS is not subject to “an approved financial plan” under the Encouragement of Industrial Research and Development Law.

Ariel Dubinsky, Law Office

Ariel Dubinsky, Law Office routinely handles copyright and trademark litigation for a variety of domestic and international corporations. The team is jointly led by ‘experienced intellectual property lawyerAriel Dubinsky and copyright infringement specialist Ori Peretz.

Responsables de la pratique:

Ariel Dubinsky; Ori Peretz


Les références

‘The lawyers in the firm are very professional and pay personal attention to the client. The firm is technologically advanced, and the service experience is pleasant.’

‘Dubinsky is very pleasant and professional. He is knowledgeable in the field and knows how to provide creative and effective solutions.’

‘What makes this firm unique is that it offers a combination of experience, expertise and innovation. Ariel is an experienced intellectual property lawyer and is committed to providing his clients with legal services of the highest quality.’

Principaux clients

Wenger S.A.


GEOX S.p.A


Natasha Denona


ComsignTrust


Ashley Furniture


Wilford Ltd


Women Who code


Ort Israel


Merkaza


Trucknet


Principaux dossiers


  • Represented Women Who Code in a revocation that was initiated by RPG Holdings in a case of cancellation proceedings.
  • Represented Kaza in litigation of opposition proceedings filed against Kaza Food (owner of a trademark application) by Kaza (one of the largest furniture distributors.
  • Represented GEOX SPA against El Corte Ingles in litigation of opposition proceeding for the trademark SPHERICA.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s IP department advises a range of companies from the media, entertainment and banking industries on all litigation matters related to intellectual property, encompassing copyright, designs and trade secrets litigation, where the team regularly represents clients before the Israel Patent Office, as well as in cross-border contentious proceedings. The department is jointly led by Eyal Price and Sa’ar Plinner, whose expertise in litigation matters spans trademarks, patents, copyrights and designs. Corporate, administrative and class action litigation partner Tzahi Halio is also noted for his IP litigation capabilities, with a focus on trademark and copyright matters.

Responsables de la pratique:

Eyal Price; Saar Plinner


Autres avocats clés:

Tzahi Halio


Principaux clients

EMC Israel Development Center Ltd.


Symantec Corporation


Dalia Power Energies Ltd.


The Altshuler Shaham Group


Bank Hapoalim B.M.


Israel Discount Bank Ltd.


Keshet Broadcasting (“Keshet 12”)


Insightec


Medtronic plc


SatixFy Communications Ltd.


Insight Partners


Infront Sports & Media AG


Otonomo Technologies Ltd.


Laguna Health Inc.


Igentify Ltd.


ESGgo


DSP Group, Inc.


Celeno Communications (Israel) Ltd.


Attunity Ltd.


The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.


Shufersal Ltd.


Alonyal Ltd., McDonald’s Israel.


Coinbase


Newpan


Gett


Melio Payments


General Mills Israel Ltd., Pillsbury Israel.


Siemens Industry Software Ltd.


NMC United Entertainment Ltd.


The Arison Group


QlikTech International AB


Bezeq


Adler Chomski Marketing Communication Ltd.


Tedy Development and Productions (1992) Ltd.


Fischer Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (“Dr. Fischer”)


Tadiran Group Ltd.


Papaya Global Ltd.


RedHill Biopharma Ltd.


Minerva Labs Ltd.


Storytel AB


Zimark Ltd.


Kodak Israel


Riseup Moments Ltd.


Principaux dossiers