AYR – Amar Reiter Jeanne Shochatovitch & Co is a go-to choice for multiple Israeli and international companies from the broadcasting and media industries on a variety of competition law and IP-related matters, including licensing agreements, joint research and development ventures. The team is spearheaded by intellectual property and antitrust expert Eyal Roy Sage, who is noted for advising leading technology operators and collective licensing societies on software development contracts, licence agreements and IP rights disputes.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The AYR lawyers we have been in contact with have been professionals of the highest quality in all matters of privacy and copyright, and have done their best to find solutions for us at every step.'
  • 'Eyal Roy Sage is a miracle man as far as we know. He helped us turn our ideas and dreams into reality with the legal support he provided.'

Key clients

  • Microsoft Corporation, Microsoft Israel Ltd.
  • Microsoft Israel Research & Development (2002) Ltd.
  • Microsoft Ventures Accelerator Tel Aviv
  • The Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC, d/b/a KAN)
  • El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.
  • Shenkar College
  • Partner Communications Company Ltd.
  • Ono Academic College
  • Mifal HaPais
  • Menora Mivtachim Insurance Ltd.
  • Clal Insurance and Finance Ltd.
  • Ministry of Justice of the State of Israel
  • The Northern Radio Holdings Ltd.
  • Non-Stop Radio (Management 2008) Ltd. (Eco99 Radio)
  • Non Stop Radio Ltd.
  • Matrix IT Ltd
  • John Bryce
  • Maccabi Haifa F.C
  • Buyme Technologies Ltd.
  • The Aguda The LGTB Society in Israel
  • Gan Shmuel Group
  • Community Center of Ma'ale Adumim

Work highlights

  • Advised Israel’s Public Broadcasting Corporation (IPBC/Kan) on an innovative use of generative AI to produce a videoclip.
  • Assisted The Aguda (the biggest LGTBQ society in Israel) in setting up an archive of old media materials, which included the complex clearance of materials, some of which was created anonymously.
  • Assisted IPBC/Kan to licence original productions to Apple TV and conclude a co-production agreement for new seasons.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eyal Roy Sage