Ehrlich & Fenster of Ehrlich Group has a pre-eminent market reputation for IP-related filings and prosecutions. The practice’s specialisms range from patent, trade mark, design, and plant breeder’s rights-related filings, to trade secret and copyright protection. Among the firm’s several experienced practitioners, Gal Ehrlich is a renowned IP prosecution expert; Roy Melzer heads the computing technologies department; Maier Fenster ‘has outstanding technical insights’; Hadassa Waterman fronts the biotechnology team; and Revital Green leads the chemistry and pharmaceutical group. Other key figures are Amit Ehrlich, Eran Naftali, Yehuda Neubauer, and Geoff Melnick.
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Testimonials
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- ‘They think about IP as a business and strategic tool, not just a legal checkbox. Great team with in-depth knowledge of all IP-related topics - they develop comprehensive IP strategies that support clients’ business development.’
- ‘This firm has a very experienced team of patent attorneys, with tens of years of experience in each technological field - life sciences, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering. The firm is highly professional and efficient - a safe pair of hands.’
- ‘What truly differentiates the team is its seamless collaboration and one-team approach. They operate not as a collection of individual experts, but as a unified unit. The individuals stand out for their client-centric approach. They invest the time to understand the client's business objectives deeply, which allows them to provide advice that is not only legally sound but also strategically astute.’
- ‘This practice is unique, and its strengths must be understood in the context of its specific structure. It operates like an elite, specialised boutique that is anchored by a few world-class individuals, rather than a uniformly excellent large team.’
- ‘What potential clients absolutely must know is that this firm's primary and most potent strength is the profound, technical depth of its key attorneys.’
- ‘Maier Fenster- his approach to IP scenarios is highly valuable. Maier has outstanding technical insights and broad business experience.’
Key clients
- Lemna Pro Ltd
- Kornit Digital Ltd.
- Pfizer Inc.
- Next Silicon Ltd
- GrayMatters Health
- Ramot at Tel-Aviv University
- Entera Bio Ltd.
- Stratasys Ltd.
- SonieVie Ltd.
- Syqe Medical
Work highlights
Assisted Axonius Solutions with the development of its IP portfolio.
Assisted SoniVie with its global IP strategy, securing patents, sustaining dormant assets, and enabling regulatory milestones. Our foresight preserved renal denervation IP through market collapse, positioning SoniVie for its $400m acquisition by Boston Scientific in 2025.
Assisted Next Silicon with its global IP strategy, securing over 90 patents and 70 trade marks.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gal Ehrlich; Maier Fenster; Roy Melzer; Revital Green; Hadassa Waterman; Yehuda Neubauer; Eran Naftali; Geoff Melnick; Amit Ehrlich