Gilat, Bareket & Co. of Reinhold Cohn Group has a notable track record in representing both international and domestic corporations in litigation proceedings related to intellectual property rights before the Israeli courts and the patents, designs and trademarks registrar. David Gilat is the key contact for patent and trademark litigation, notably in the technology sector, where multi-jurisdictional IP litigation expert Eran Bareket is also well versed. Head of the enforcement department Roy Kornick specialises in anti-counterfeiting, and ‘top patent lawyer’ Lior Glassman balances a broad practice that includes advising companies from the defence, pharmaceutical and electronics industries. Other key contacts include trademark litigation specialist Luiz Blanc and international arbitration expert Matam Kovacs.

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Testimonials

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  • 'I highly recommend Gilat Bareket & Co. I can say from personal experience that their excellent reputation is well deserved. The team at Gilat Bareket & Co. is very professional and competent. Their impressive knowledge of patent law, combined with their highly collaborative approach, ensures that the work is done efficiently and very effectively.'
  • 'Lior Glassman is a top patent lawyer. I am very impressed by his expertise in patent law and, in particular, his litigation skills. A true professional, very insightful and knowledgeable, Glassman comes highly recommended.'
  • 'The highly experienced patent attorneys of Gilat, Bareket & Co of the Reinhold Cohn Group provide us with high quality support in different countries and in different technology sectors.'

  • 'Lior Glassman and David Gilat: Their high level of professionalism and responsiveness enabled us to solve all our problems.'
  • 'The team at Gilat, Bareket & Co demonstrates exceptional professionalism, responsiveness and a deep understanding of clients' needs, which distinguishes them in the field of intellectual property law.'

  • 'Eran Bareket is an outstanding, brilliant, exceptional and unique lawyer. One of the best I have ever met. He has a deep understanding and knowledge of intellectual property law and, together with his understanding of the client's needs, he knows how to get the best possible results for the client.'

  • 'David Gilat is an outstanding and brilliant lawyer, extremely competent, professional and responsive. Roy Kornick enjoys great respect from his colleagues and clients, and especially from law enforcement.'

  • 'Particular strength in litigating high-profile cases and providing domestic and foreign clients with patent advice and representation. The team is very easy to work with.'

Key clients

  • Adidas
  • UEFA
  • Ferrari
  • Puma
  • Starbucks
  • Allerganplc
  • Takeda Israel Ltd.
  • Royal DSM
  • Bayer
  • Tommy Hilfiger
  • Harley Davidson
  • Sanrio
  • Citroën
  • Under Armour
  • Peugeot
  • Calvin Klein
  • Lacoste
  • Alector Inc.
  • Coherus Bioscience Inc.
  • Tnuva Central Cooperative for the Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Israel Ltd.
  • AFI (Africa Israel)
  • Tadiran
  • Adama Agricultural Solutions
  • Abercrombie & Fitch
  • Samsonite
  • OriGene Seeds
  • GetPackage
  • CrossFit
  • Super-Pharm (Israel) Ltd.
  • Habitat Design International
  • Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
  • Viiv HealthCare Company
  • NextarChempharma Solutions Ltd.
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Sarine Technologies Ltd.
  • Evigence Sensors
  • Comtec
  • ALK-Abelló A/S
  • Augwind
  • Igentify Inc.
  • DIMS Technologies Ltd.
  • Intra Cellular Therapies
  • Urmet Domus S.P.A
  • Arpal Alumayer Ltd.
  • Cummins Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Novo Nordisk in a patent registration opposition filed by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
  • Represented Tadiran in cancellation proceedings initiated by Trane International against the registration of Tadiran’s trademark registration.
  • Represented Intra Cellular Therapies after its patent registration was denied on the grounds that it did not entail an inventive step.

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Gilat, Eran Bareket, Roy Kornick

Other key lawyers

Lior Glassman, Luiz Blanc, Matam Kovacs