“They have an excellent understanding of our business and a very hands-on approach to providing legal advice and finding optimal solutions.” Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz`s market leadership position is based on the combination of exceptional licensing, technology transfer and ongoing business support with its cross-border presence in Israel, the United States and the United Kingdom. Zeev Pearl and Mark S. Cohen are the founding partners and co-leaders of the practice. Pearl has three decades of experience handling intellectual property issues for multinational corporations in Israel, while Cohen is known for his expertise in commercializing life science technology. Yael Baratz, Senior Partner, is President of the Corporate and Licensing Group and Co-Chair of the Scientific and Technology Committee of the Israel Bar Association. Clients appreciate Dickinson Wright PLLC`s “experiential knowledge.” The practice list includes patent attorneys who have previously worked as engineers, while most have worked in-house, giving the group a good understanding of how licensing agreements are formed within a company. The team advises clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, real estate, automotive or education, and covers a range of licensing matters, including software licensing, technology licensing for universities, cross-licensing to resolve litigation and traditional patent licensing. Richard Jones in Troy, Michigan, leads the group, closely supported by Lance Anderson in Austin, who has experience in technology- and intellectual property-focused transactions, as well as the technological aspects of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other commercial transactions. “Richard Hung`s rare combination of technical and legal expertise and excellent writing give him the unique ability to handle all aspects of litigation and excel in court.
“I`ve worked with Zeev and his team at Pearl Cohen for the past 6 years, whether it`s protecting our technology and brands, integrating intellectual property after acquisition, defending our company against patent hunters, intellectual property lawsuits, software and data security issues, privacy issues and various technology transactions, and more. The cross-border team we work with, professionals in the U.S. and Israel, is a powerful center of intellectual property knowledge, legal-quality work, and unparalleled client service. They are exceptional lawyers, world-class experts in their field and it is a pleasure to work with. As experts in commercial licensing structures, the Gross Law Firm – GKH team works closely with the firm`s M&A and Finance departments so that its clients can benefit from a wide range of practices. Team Leader Ella Tevet also works with the Litigation Division and advises local and international clients in a variety of industries, including software, internet, cybersecurity, social media and e-commerce, on complex licensing transactions. Roee Laor, Senior Partner`s expertise, extends to data protection and privacy. “Fox is a reliable company that provides sound and well-researched advice on our problems. In our opinion, the Fox team can be described as solid and “well-oiled.” We have the impression that they have good communication skills and that the whole team is informed of the status of the files so that each of them can help us if necessary. We would say that their legal expertise and 24/7 availability are their particular strengths. “I mainly had discussions with Charlie Henn and William Brewster, who perfectly represent the values of competence in terms of legal skills and strategic advice, availability and ability to understand the underlying business realities of their clients.” Tali Yavin Surasky – Data Protection – has mainly focused on Israeli data protection law and innovative legal tools to assess the risks and requirements of technology products. Strength – in-depth knowledge and high quality of execution.
Goodwin`s Cambridge office has “unique experience in life sciences and excellent knowledge and experience with intellectual property contracts, enabling the team to provide relevant advice on complex intellectual property agreements.” The company frequently helps companies develop new life sciences and technologies, including vaccines against Covid-19, and counts Oxford Biomedica, Teva and Avacta among its leading clients. Malcolm Bates (who has “a commercial and pragmatic approach to contract negotiations”) and Tim Worden (who “cuts the undergrowth and drives the deals”) work in Cambridge and London, leading the technology and life sciences practice. Lawyer Talitha Shkopiak and lawyers Georgia Powell and Samantha Deacon also play a central role in the practice. Worden and Powell supported the University of Dundee`s spin-off company In4Derm in licensing a new treatment for immunological and oncology diseases. Norton Rose Fulbright, known for its strong cross-border capabilities and recommended for its “strong legal and technical capabilities from the top down,” is the subject of extensive litigation before all U.S. patent courts, with a particularly good reputation in the Western District of Texas and a growing PTAB practice. Since 2021, the Litigation team has been led by Daniel Leventhal, a Houston-based high-tech patent attorney specializing in telecommunications, electronics, and the Internet. Its diverse team includes other well-known practitioners such as Richard Zembek, Global Head of Technology and also based in Houston; and Brett Govett and Stephanie DeBrow, both of whom have been hailed as “exceptionally qualified lawyers with outstanding results” and operate out of Dallas and Austin, respectively.
“Yael Kalman – intellectual property, partnerships, commercial aspects, licensing agreements. Strength – as good as she is for us in all aspects of business and intellectual property matters, Yael is always pleasant to work with, very focused, analytical, agile, professional and efficient in execution, while paying attention to legal and commercial details. “In particular, customers in the pharmaceutical industry are advised by S. Horowitz & Co on complex intellectual property licensing transactions and also benefit from the firm`s cross-functional approach, particularly in the practice of commercial and competition law. Aharon Anthony Bloch, an expert in advising academic research institutions, leads the team and regularly advises Yeda Research and Development Company Ltd. on its collaboration agreements. Keith Shaw adds his expertise in technology transfer for commercial enterprises and Avi Ordo in intellectual property litigation. “My main contact is with Laura Goldberg; I have absolute confidence in her experience and expertise in trademark law in the United States, and she is also commercial in her approach, which my clients and I greatly appreciate. Niels Mulder leads the firm, which is part of DLA Piper`s well-known global offering.
The team handles everything from trademark protection and application enforcement to litigation for well-known trademark owners, and handles cases that go to the Supreme Court. The team also has knowledge in the areas of copyright and design rights as well as protection against counterfeiting, for which the company is known worldwide. Paul Reeskamp, a litigator, is known for handling trademark and copyright infringement cases, as is General Counsel Alexander Tsoutsanis, who handles litigation in all types of intellectual property. “With little background information and knowledge of our business, this team was able to provide accurate, high-quality advice. With the help of this team, we were able to make strategic decisions that were not limited, but reinforced by legal advice. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP has a group of “outstanding litigators with extensive experience in handling complex patent litigation” who are particularly knowledgeable about life sciences, “including biologics and technologies”, medical devices and telecommunications. New York-based practitioners Keith Hummel, who has “particular expertise in handling complex and often multi-jurisdictional patent litigation,” and Sharonmoyee Goswami are key contacts for the practice, bringing their extensive transactional expertise and also a solid choice for commercial litigation that often arises from intellectual property issues. such as antitrust violations and licensing licenses. Richard Stark retired in December 2021. “K&S is efficient and thorough, provides intelligent legal advice, keeps abreast of legislative changes and is very flexible in its cooperation.” “We have only commissioned De Brauw once in the field of copyright and have found that they are quite innovative when it comes to approaching the issue from a legal point of view and assessing under which legal theories certain specific designs/works can be protected by copyright, which shows strong legal and technical orders.” The Yigal Arnon & Co team advises at the forefront of innovative intellectual property, covering a wide range of sectors with outstanding expertise in the fields of high technology, life sciences, media and entertainment.