Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. Advocates and Notary’s department displays significant strength in the food, technology and life sciences sectors, where the team is mandated by clients to handle a range of licensing agreements and M&A transactions. Omer Carmel is the go-to lawyer for high-tech operators seeking advice on intellectual property rights, enforcement and infringement. Ian Rostowsky is a seasoned expert in intellectual property issues; he leads the practice, which includes high-tech partner Sahar Peled, who is also well versed in licensing and commercialisation of IP agreements.

Arnon, Tadmor-Levy's IP practice has a leading position in the Israeli IP market, where the team notably acts on behalf of leading multinational companies from the technology, biotech and life sciences sectors, handling a variety of commercialisation agreements, licence-related commercial disputes and enforcement of IP rights. Daniel Green is the go-to choice for a host of technology start-ups and renowned technology companies for advice on complex licensing agreements and IP-related M&A and investment matters, while Eli Greenbaum is well versed in handling IP commercialisation and licensing agreements, as well as transactions involving technology assets. Other key contacts include Yoheved Novogroder Shoshan, noted for his focus on IP commercial transactions in the life sciences field; Derora Tropp and Netanella Treistman, both praised for their ‘exceptional expertise in privacy, compliance and commercial matters’; and privacy and commercial law expert Miriam Friedmann. With expertise in cybersecurity and software industries, associate Leah Grumet is also recommended.

With unique expertise in the technology field, FISCHER (FBC & Co.) has an impressive client base, including leading technology and media operators, financial institutions, telecoms companies and start-ups, which routinely engage the team in complex IP-related issues, such as commercial transactions, licensing agreements and commercial cyber issues and regulation. The team is led by technology specialist Amit Dat, who also chairs the cyber and IT department, and is noted for his knowledge in data transfers and IP-related transactions. Omri Rachum-Twaig is recognised as the ‘foremost expert in the fields of privacy and cyber law’ and focuses on transactional work, ranging from technology transfer agreements to IP licensing. In March 2023, the department was further strengthened by the arrival of Sharon Gazit and her ‘outstanding’ team, which includes partners Judy Amidor and Roy Lieber.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. continues to strengthen its leading position in the Israeli intellectual property field, routinely advising on IP licensing, commercial transactions and licensing agreements. The team is noted for its expertise in the media, music and entertainment sectors, where Eyal Price is the key contact for both contentious and non-contentious issues, while also displaying significant strength in the life sciences and high-tech industries. Recognised for her expertise in cross-border commercial, IP and tech transactions, Ella Tevet heads the intellectual property and privacy department. International transactions expert Sharon Aloni and ‘excellent partner’ Ronen Hausirer, who notably focuses on cross-border transactions in the technology field, jointly lead the technology and intellectual property transactions practice. Sa’ar Plinner and Eyal Price head the IP litigation, prosecution and entertainment practice. Another key contact is Roee Laor, whose focus is on negotiating complex commercial and technological agreements.

Fully equipped to advise across a range of industries, including the software, AI, cybersecurity and high-tech sectors, Meitar Law Offices‘ technology group is routinely engaged in complex commercial transactions and licensing and development agreements, working closely with the firm’s privacy and data protection group. Practice head David Mirchin is noted for his expertise in data protection and privacy issues, and technology transactions specialist Boaz Mizrahi regularly assists clients with the IP-related aspects of transactions. The team also includes Yael Kalman, who focuses his capabilities on open-source software and M&A and financing-related IP issues.

A broad range of start-up companies, global corporations and clients from the high-tech, defence and life sciences sectors routinely turn to Pearl Cohen Zedek Latzer Baratz for its expertise in IP-related transactions, joint licensing and technology licensing agreements. The team is jointly chaired by ‘top-notch IP lawyer’ Zeev Pearl, a go-to choice for several global and domestic corporations; Mark Cohen, who specialises in patent prosecution, licensing and strategic counselling; and technology and complex IP and corporate transactions expert Hili Rashkovan. Other key practitioners include Yoav Alkalay, who notably focuses on strategic patent portfolio development, and Michal Aiash Maslansky, who specialises in licensing transactions for technology companies.

Known for its significant international IP licensing and strategy formulation expertise, Gornitzky & Co. houses a team of specialised practitioners fully equipped to advise clients across a range of sectors, including biotechnology and software. China IP law expert and practice head Ziv Rotenberg is a key contact for both contentious and non-contentious IP-related matters, while Anat Zehavi is noted for her knowledge of complex software licence agreements.

H-F & Co.‘s experienced IP team regularly advises on commercial transactions and licensing agreements, as well as IP infringement and compliance matters, with notable expertise in the technology sector, where it represents a range of leading domestic and global technology companies. Practice head Adi Gillat handles complex technology transactions on behalf of high-tech clients, and is supported by licensing and privacy compliance specialist Omri Talmon. With a focus on IP, data protection and privacy work, associate Shai Raab is also noted.

Herzog Fox & Neeman‘s robust IP transaction practice works closely with the firm’s tech transaction team to provide a comprehensive service to its deep roster of clients from the life sciences, fintech, healthcare and telecoms sectors. The department's advice spans IP licensing, IP rights protection, as well as structuring, drafting and negotiating agreements. Practice head Karen Elburg is a key contact, routinely advising on both contentious IP matters and non-contentious licensing agreements and transactions, most notably in the music and entertainment sectors. The team also includes Dan Sharot, highly praised by clients for his expertise in technology transactions and IP licensing; Orli Gal, also highly regarded for her specialisation in complex technology transactions; and Adar Bengom, who focuses on copyright and trade secret issues. Gal Eschet left the practice.

With significant expertise in the life sciences sector, Horn & Co‘s team advises clients on complex IP transactions, ranging from development agreements to the acquisition and licensing of intellectual property. Practice head Yuval Horn is noted for representing high-tech and life sciences companies in all their IP-related operations, while corporate finance and commercial transactions expert Keren Kanir is regularly engaged by venture capital funds and private and public companies in cross-border transactions with key IP aspects.

S. Horowitz & Co displays notable strength in the life sciences sector, where it advises major companies on a range of commercial transactions, commercialisation agreements, IP rights and licensing. The department is led by technology transfer agreements specialist Aharon Anthony Bloch, who brings over 30 years of experience in the field.

With specialisation in the high-tech sector, Shibolet & Co. offers a comprehensive service covering all transactional aspects of intellectual property related to business and commercial activities, assisting clients in their technology and intellectual property transfer transactions, commercialisation of their IP, and licensing agreements. Iris Pappo is noted for her expertise in technology and intellectual property licensing and transfer, regularly advising multinational and Fortune 500 companies on their IP-related activities in Israel, while Tal Karplus has a broad practice that covers cross-border licensing and technology transfer transactions, most notably in the pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors. Coyright issues specialist Tamir Afori and head of the Spanish desk Eyal Oren are also recommended.

AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co is a go-to choice for multiple Israeli and international companies from the broadcasting and media industries on a variety of competition law and IP-related matters, including licensing agreements, joint research and development ventures. The team is spearheaded by intellectual property and antitrust expert Eyal Roy Sage, who is noted for advising leading technology operators and collective licensing societies on software development contracts, licence agreements and IP rights disputes.

A range of global and domestic companies, notably from the life sciences and medical devices sectors, routinely turn to Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co. for its expertise in handling both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including IP transaction strategies and due diligence, IP transfers, portfolio development, commercialisation and licensing matters. Highly regarded as a ‘true leader’, practice head Michael Barnea is the key contact for technology transactions and IP transfers, areas in which Yuval Lazi and Ariella Dreyfuss are also regularly engaged by high-tech companies. Ken Shaked notably focuses on the medical sector, and Itay Gura focuses on high-tech companies.

Naschitz, Brandes, Amir & Co. houses a strong IP and IT department, which is fully equipped to provide comprehensive advice on a range of services, covering licensing agreements, IP commercialisation and technology transfers. Practice head and experienced litigator Asa Kling is a key contact, routinely handling a variety of complex IP litigation matters, while cyber, privacy and data protection specialist Dalit Ben Israel chairs the firm’s IT, privacy and data protection practice, and is highly praised by clients for her expertise in information technology transactions.

Seligsohn Gabrieli Benshafrut fields a robust team of practitioners fully equipped to advise on a range of IP-related matters, ranging from drafting of licensing agreements and IP transactions to technology transfer agreements and commercialisation. The team is jointly led by head of patents and industrial designs Ronnie Benshafrut; litigation specialist Nahum Gabrieli; and Ehud Gabrieli, who focuses on licensing for the public performance of protected music.