Experienced in IP disputes involving patents, trade marks, designs, trade secrets, and copyright, S. Friedman, Abramson & Co.‘s ’team combines trial-tested advocacy with sophisticated negotiation skills’. It is particularly experienced in IP litigation concerning pharmaceutical, biotech, academic, and hi-tech sector clients. The group is co-led by Gavriel Disegni, who acts in disputes over copyright, trade marks, designs, commercial counterfeiting, idea protection, and trade secrets; and ’outstanding problem solver’ Liron Koren.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team is unique in that they identify business risks with clients and craft dispute strategies that are aligned with long-term objectives.’
- ‘The firm is unique because it fuses strong professionalism with a personal boutique feeling. It brings together talented lawyers with wide knowledge in many areas, which gives clients broad legal support in Israeli and international copyright matters.’
- ‘The firm is modern, innovative, and has wide and relevant knowledge for clients’ needs.’
- ‘A special mix of professionalism, initiative, care, and strong human qualities. This in every lawyer in the firm. It is clear that this is part of the DNA of the firm, and this makes it different from other firms.’
- ‘The team combines trial-tested advocacy with sophisticated negotiation skills, ensuring that they can both fight and resolve matters in the most efficient way.’
- ‘Gavriel Disegni and Liron Koren are exceptional litigators, because they combine sharp legal analysis with strategic vision and relentless advocacy.’
Key clients
- Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons
- HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores
- HaMashbir 365 Ltd
- Sammy Ofer Stadium
- Turner Stadium
- Bloomfield Stadium
- Teddy Stadium
- Milouoff Petem Integration Cooperative Agricultural Society
- Milouot Milouof Agricultural Cooperative Entrepreneurship
- Vitamed Pharmaceutical Industries
- Ora Pharm Ltd.
- The University of Haifa
Work highlights
Representing Galilee Winecellar Joseph Gold & Sons in a complex dispute with ZHS IP Worldwide Sàrl regarding the registration and use of ELIT/ELITE trade marks in Israel.
Assisting HaMashbir Lazarchan Department Stores with an opposition to the registration of the Whole Foods Market 365 trade mark, which was filed by Amazon Technologies.
Representing four major Israeli soccer stadiums (Sami Ofer, Bloomfield, Turner, and Teddy) in a copyright and trade mark infringement case against 3D puzzle manufacturers.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Gavriel Disegni; Liron Koren