Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.

Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co.‘s IP department is kept occupied by the full scope of commercial and transactional IP activities, including complex licensing agreements and high-value mergers and acquisitions. Sa’ar Plinner and Eyal Price assist clients in media, music, and entertainment, but the group is also reputed for its work in the innovative sectors of high-tech and life sciences. Sharon Aloni and the ’deeply committed’ Ronen Hausirer lead on transactions in the tech arena which frequently cross borders; the work the team undertakes is often multi-jurisdictional and can involve a broad array of entities from fledgling startups, to recognisable multinationals, investors. Head of IT and data protection Ella Tevet comes highly recommended by clients and has developed a deep experience in the interplay between AI and IP. ‘Exceptional professional’ Roee Laor adds to the practice’s bench strength, Amir Vang predominantly focuses on advertising law issues, while Gal Dayan-Sion is also cited as key.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

‘Ella Tevet is the lawyer you want by your side in tech M&A transactions that involve complex IP matters. Her unique and unparalleled professionalism and extensive experience in handling complex IP matters were crucial in our recent large-scale acquisition. Her deep understanding of IP and privacy matters combined with her ability to anticipate and address the specific concerns of acquirers ensured a smooth and successful transaction.'
‘Gal Dayan-Sion is very very business oriented. We can count on him to always come up with creative ideas to solve any complicated challenge.’
‘I deeply recommend Ella Tevet's team for their exceptional dedication, professionalism, and efficiency. They are highly knowledgeable in IP, AI, privacy, licensing software, and open source, making them a trusted advisor in complex legal matters. Potential clients will value their client-focused approach, responsiveness, and ability to simplify intricate legal issues.'
‘The team at Goldfarb Gross Seligman & Co. is highly professional and always available when needed. For a startup, two key factors are crucial: availability and quality. This team consistently delivers both promptly and with exceptional quality.’
‘I want to mention Roee Laor as an exceptional professional. His extensive knowledge, experience, and availability truly make him stand out. Whenever I work with Roee, I feel confident that I’m in capable hands. He’s always there when I need advice or assistance, consistently delivering top-quality work with remarkable availability.’
‘Over the course of our collaboration, they have consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of our intellectual property, domain, and contractual matters, which has proven invaluable to us. Our company requires expertise in data privacy, export controls, and client-vendor contractual relationships. This comprehensive knowledge allows us to have a single point of contact for all these matters.’
‘Gal Sion and Ronen Hausirer are the two partners we work with most regarding intellectual property, data privacy, and contracts. Both are highly accessible, deeply committed, and have a strong understanding of the nature of our business. They are agile and adept at navigating the business dynamics we operate in, enabling us to provide swift responses to our clients.’
‘We worked with Tomer Levy, a highly skilled lawyer from the Intellectual Property department who served as our main point of contact. Tomer distinguished himself through his exceptional professionalism and his thorough, precise responses to all of our queries. His ability to address our specific needs with relevant and accurate advice was greatly appreciated.'

Key clients

EMC Israel Development Center Ltd.
ARM Ltd.
Applied Materials Ltd.
Symantec Corporation
The Weizmann Institute of Science
NOGA - The Israel Independent System Operator Ltd.
Tricentis SGP Pte.Ltd.
Keshet Broadcasting ("Keshet 12")
DSP Group, Inc.
Celeno Communications (Israel) Ltd.
Attunity Ltd.
The Israeli Federation of Phonographs and Cassettes Ltd.
Shufersal Ltd.
Alonyal Ltd., McDonald's Israel
Aqua Security Software Ltd.
CIPIA Vision Ltd.
Itamar Medical Ltd.
General Mills Israel Ltd.
Pillsbury Israel.
Siemens Industry Software Ltd.
Insight Venture Partners
Thales Group
Verifone, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
Radware Ltd.
Prospera Technologies Ltd.
Keyarch Acquisition Corporation
Barclays Capital Inc.
TD Securities (USA) LLC
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company Incorporated
B. Riley Securities, Inc.
Beech Hill Securities, Inc.
The Altshuler Shaham Group
Gamma Management and Clearing Ltd.
Bank Hapoalim B.M.
Israel Discount Bank Ltd.
MORE Investment House
NMC United Entertainment Ltd.
QlikTech International AB
Bezeq
Adler Chomski Marketing Communication Ltd.
Tedy Development and Productions (1992) Ltd.
Rav-Bariach (08) Industries Ltd.
Fischer Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tadiran Group Ltd.
MST TRAVEL Ltd. (Hotelmize)
SatixFy Communications Ltd.
New Lineo Cinema (2006) Ltd.
The Property and Building Group
Bayside Land Corporation Ltd.
Briya Labs Ltd.
RedHill Biopharma Ltd.
Globus Research and Development Ltd.
Carestream Health, Inc.
Mirato Ltd.
Roladin Branch Management and Franchising Ltd.
Storytel AB
Zimark Ltd.
Triple W Ltd.
Knock N' Lock Ltd.
Codefresh Inc.
Igentify Ltd.
Melio Payments
Chemipal Ltd.
MultyX
GS AS International Marketing Ltd.
NILUS.OS Ltd
ESGgo
G-ILS (dba Stargo)
AgentsForce
Finyx
Aeon
Avenews
Early Technologies Ltd.
AIOLA
Insightec
Zing Tech Inc.
Deepdub Ltd.
Forsea
Imagindairy Ltd.
Solidus labs
Empathy
R2 Wireless
Lightrun Platform Ltd.
Jedify

Work highlights

Providing ongoing counsel to The Weizmann Institute of Science for various intellectual property matters.
Advising various companies on intellectual property issues related to the commercial use of AI.
Represented CartiHeal in its acquisition by Smith+Nephew, including all intellectual property aspects of this transaction.