Dr Kfir Luzzatto > The Luzzatto Group > Omer, Israel > Lawyer Profile

The Luzzatto Group
Omer Industrial Park
Omer 84965
OMER 8496500
Israel

Work Department

Patents, Trademark, Designs, IP Commercialization and Licensing, IP Strategy, Freedom to Operate, Patent Term Extension, Consultation for Startups, Apps, IP Investor Consultation, and  Due Diligence

Position

President of The Luzzatto Group, Senior Partner, Patent Attorney

Career

Kfir is the President of The Luzzatto Group and the fourth generation of his family to work in intellectual property.

The firm that he heads was founded by his great-grandfather in Milan, Italy in 1869, and moved to Israel more than 50 years ago.

Kfir has vast experience in drafting and prosecuting patent applications in different fields, but nowadays he mainly directs and participates in IP litigation, and oversees complex portfolios requiring sophisticated strategy planning.

Kfir’s multi-disciplinary experience ranges from pharmaceuticals and life science, to software and defense. His extensive experience in litigation allows him a unique perspective on the development of strong IP protection for start-ups and multinational companies alike.

Languages

Hebrew, English, Italian

Memberships

AIPPI, IPAA, INTA

Education

Kfir holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. He is known, among other things, for his work in litigation on important products such as PROZAC, VIAGRA, and less well-known yet important projects in the life science, defense, and software fields.

Kfir is a recipient of the Landau Award for Research, the inventor of patented inventions, the author of many articles on intellectual property, and a member of multiple professional organizations in the field of intellectual property.

Kfir’s Book, “The World of Patents,” was published in Hebrew by Globes Press in 2003. His acclaimed book, “Fun with Patents,” was released in early 2016 and is available on Amazon

Lawyer Rankings

Israel > Intellectual property > Intellectual property: disputes

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.

Israel > Intellectual property > Intellectual property: filing/prosecution

The Luzzatto Group‘s team of IP specialists is regularly engaged by both domestic and international companies, with an emphasis on the pharmaceutical and cybersecurity sectors, for filing and prosecuting patents. The team is also equipped to handle trademark protection and design applications. Kfir Luzzatto is a key contact, as is Emanuel Manzurola, who chairs the firm’s prosecution department and is noted for his expertise in patent prosecutions in the medical and biology fields. Amir Palmery advises on IP matters related to the protection, enforcement and exploitation of trademarks. Other names to note in the team include life sciences specialist Adina Cohen and Boaz Croitoro, praised by clients for his ‘unmatched strategic vision’.