Ehrlich & Fenster of Ehrlich Group remains a key player in patent prosecution across Israel’s IP-intensive industries. Serving a large client list comprising famed multinationals, academic institutions, and innovative startups, the team undertakes complex patent prosecution for cutting-edge inventions regularly, as well as trademark filing and management for big global names. Gal Ehrlich leads the team alongside computing and software specialist Roy Melzer, and Maier Fenster, who concentrates on medical devices. Clients in the biotechnology space regularly turn to Hadassa Waterman, whilst Revital Green is a key contact for pharmaceutical matters or securing multijurisdictional patent protection. Yehuda Neubauer leads on trademarks and designs.
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'Ehrlich Group is one of the most prominent names in Israel. The experience and reputation they carry establishes credibility. Their expertise in the subject matter and legal aspects as well as their client-centric approach set the firm apart.'
‘The team's unique strength lies in its deep expertise in both the technical and commercial aspects of the markets we operate in, specifically in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, and automotive technology. Unlike many firms that may focus solely on the legal or procedural aspects of patents, this team combines profound technical understanding with strategic business insights. This enables them to not only protect our intellectual property effectively but also to offer guidance on maximizing its commercial value, positioning us ahead of competitors.’
‘I’ve had the privilege of working with Roy Melzer for the past 12 years, and his contributions have been exceptional from the start. What sets Roy apart is his profound understanding of complex inventions paired with his ability to transform that deep technical comprehension into successful patent filings. In comparison to other firms I’ve worked with in Israel, Roy’s skill in navigating the intricate patent process is unparalleled - he not only protects the innovations, but ensures they are strategically positioned to secure a granted patent. This ability to combine technical expertise with a clear, methodical approach to intellectual property law has been invaluable to us.'
Key clients
- Stratasys Ltd.
- Kornit Digital Ltd.
- Insight Axis Ltd.
- LipoSphere Ltd.
- Playtika LTD
- Pfizer Inc.
- SuperMeat the Essence of Meat Ltd.
- Tel HaShomer Medical Research Infrastructure and Services Ltd.
- Wilk Technologies International Ltd.
- Next Silicon Ltd
Work highlights
- Advised Technion Research & Development Foundation on the drafting of a patent for a orthosis device designed as a replacement for traditional crutches.
- Advised TikTok on filing and prosecuting their trademarks in Israel and helping the client overcome refusals issued by the ILMTO.
- Advised NEC Corporation in filing dozens of new patent applications in various tech fields relating to video authentication, facial gesture recognition and 3D model reconstruction.
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Maier Fenster; Roy Melzer; Revital Green; Hadassa Waterman; Yehuda Neubauer; Eran Naftali; Amit Ehrlich