Edward Levdansky
Herzog Fox & NeemanAt the core of Herzog Fox & Neeman‘s contentious IP offering is a deep experience with trademarks. ’Top-notch IP lawyer’ Karen Elburg, who leads the practice, is a go-to for all trademark matters, and ‘excellent lawyer’ Adar Bengom (Ortal) is particularly well-versed in plant breeders’ rights. The team is highly engaged in trademark protection work such as oppositions, customs enforcement, and domain name recovery for big-ticket international and domestic clients. With particular experience in the arena of online gaming and betting, the team is well-positioned to assist clients in the digital space as well as those in the hospitality and retail sectors. Uriel Mozes and Edward Levdansky are key litigators in the practice, and Gilad Wekselman is also active in various intellectual property and copyright disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘HFN is the leading law firm in Israel, especially on technology and gaming-related matters. They are deeply connected to a range of major clients. They are highly collaborative and client-friendly.’
‘Karen Elburg is a top-notch IP lawyer with huge experience across litigation, technology licensing, and trademark prosecution. She is superb, with a vast wealth of knowledge.'
‘Karen and Adar Bengom are both extremely responsive and offer practical and commercial advice. They are well-supported by excellent team members at both associate and paralegal level.'
‘HFN is a full-service firm and we benefit from their IP team being able to coordinate with the other teams. Their IP team is not as big, but the service they provide is exceptional.’
‘Karen Elburg and Adar Bengom are both excellent lawyers. They know the law, find great solutions, and are always approachable. In addition, both also have great personalities, and it's a pleasure spending time with them. You need people that you like and trust blindly.’
‘We have worked extensively with Karen Elburg. She is a pragmatic and commercially-minded specialist IP attorney. She is accessible at short notice and provides a world-class service.’
‘We have been cooperating with many members from Herzog, including Karen Elburg and Adar Bengom. They are all very friendly, helpful, and professional. We highly enjoy working with them.’
‘I can positively mention Karen Elburg. She was very professional and open to ideas for a compromise that effectively resolved the conflict.’
Key clients
- The Israel Museum
- Plantish
- Super Group
- Evoke PLC
- Caesar Premier Group
- Candivore
- Plus500
- Adika Style Ltd.
- Gemological Institute of America Inc.
- The Chancellor Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford
- Bionic 8 Ltd.
- Mohari Hospitality
- ITS Management
Work highlights
- Assisting Super Group in the recovery and cancellation of several hundred website operators infringing on its trademarks and copyrighted materials.
- Representing Felco Ltd. in its response to Shimon Ben Hemo’s Supreme Court appeal against the District Court’s finding of trademark infringement and breach of contract.
- Assisting Candivore Ltd. in protecting its trademarks and copyrighted content from infringing app developers by sending cease-and-desist letters and filing DMCA complaints.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.