Home to ‘some of the most experienced IP litigators in Israel’, S. Horowitz & Co is consistently sought out by high-profile clients from the life sciences, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. The practice also fields sector experts in media, telecoms, higher education, and agrochemicals. Tal Band acts in patent, trade secret, trademark, and copyright litigation; Avi Ordo is ’a master strategist’; Ran Vogel is a highly-rated patent litigator; and Dovev Apel‘s practice includes trade secret and patent disputes. Moran Katz, Katia Leokumovich, and Netanel Lavi are other names to note.

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Testimonials

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‘The team fights relentlessly for clients, combining strategic thinking with determination to achieve the outcome that best serves the business, whether through a favourable settlement or a decisive court ruling. Their professionalism, insight, and commitment make them an invaluable legal partner for clients’ business.’
‘Avi Ordo and Moran Katz constitute an outstanding litigation team. They are exceptionally sharp, deeply knowledgeable of both the law and the business environment, and demonstrate unwavering dedication to every case.’
‘Avi Ordo is a master strategist and one of Israel’s most respected litigators. He brings to every matter a rare combination of intellectual sharpness, courtroom mastery, and unwavering client focus. His ability to manage sensitive, high-value disputes, often with international dimensions, is simply extraordinary. His cross-examination skills, tactical foresight, and judgement set him apart from every other practitioner.’
‘Ran Vogel is a first choice for complex, high-stakes disputes. He combines strategic calm with technical fluency, cutting quickly to the nub, pressure-testing evidence, and turning dense scientific and regulatory issues into clear, persuasive advocacy. An elite IP litigator who thinks like a general commercial strategist - equally effective in court, arbitration, and cross-border matters.’
‘Tal Band is great for big-picture strategy.’
‘Clients appreciate their use of a wide range of AI tools whilst keeping their high professional levels. Their ability to build a dedicated team, which is the most suitable for each project’s profile and needs, is also notable.’

Key clients

Allergan, Inc.
ALVISA Montblanc S.L.
American Orthodontics
Anita Glida Ltd.
Aroma Israel Ltd.
Avnet Inc.‎
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
Bezeq International
Bright Data
Daniel Wellington
DreamWorks Animation LLC
Universal City Studios LLC

Work highlights

Acting for Teva in IP litigation in Israel.

Representing the MAoI across numerous areas, including life science matters, legislation, litigation, and proceedings before courts and the Israeli Patent Office.

Representing Lusha in a ‎claim submitted against it by Plus Ventures for 50% of its shares and ownership of ‎its IP.

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