S. Horowitz & Co

The large IP disputes team at S. Horowitz & Co is highly reputed for its vast experience in pharmaceutical and life sciences patent disputes as well as its strong offering across all contentious aspects of intellectual property. Led by agile IP litigator and life sciences expert Tal Band and key trademarks contact Avi Ordo, the firm offers a comprehensive IP disputes service to large multinationals and household names from a broad scope of industries. Noam Blei is a highly experienced patent litigator, Ran Vogel‘s chief focus is drug regulation, and Yair Ziv handles contentious patent cases for companies in the pharma and technology fields. Dovev Apel comes highly recommended for trademark-related matters. Another name to note is Moran Katz, who is active across a varied spread of contentious IP matters.

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Testimonials

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‘Avi Ordo is exceptionally intelligent and sees all sides of a case. He is keenly aware of each client's specific interests and goals and is committed to achieving them. Mr. Ordo is highly skilled at getting results through balancing litigation with settlement negotiations. His cross-examination skills are unmatched and he is an expert manager of his team.’
'Noam Blei demonstrates a rare combination of deep legal expertise and an intuitive understanding of the creative industries. He is meticulous in his approach, always ensuring that even the smallest details are addressed.'
'Ran Vogel is distinguished by his analytical thinking and innovative problem-solving abilities. He approaches intellectual property disputes with a fresh perspective, often coming up with creative solutions that others may overlook. His dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for his clients is evident in every interaction.'
'What differentiates Avi Ordo is not just his legal acumen, but his genuine care for the client's commercial interests. He goes beyond the technicalities of the law to offer strategic insights that align with the client's broader business objectives. This blend of legal and commercial awareness is a rare quality that makes Avi an invaluable asset.’
‘I have engaged the services of S. Horowitz & Co. in connection with IP enforcement actions on behalf of my US clients. I have found S. Horowitz & Co. to be highly qualified and professional at every level. In my opinion the value proposition offered by S. Horowitz & Co. is superb.’
‘Avi Ordo stands out as a master in IP law. A combination of intelligence, thoroughness, strong work ethics, powerful analytical thinking, commercial sense and impressive litigation skills.'
‘Tal Band and Ran Vogel are some of the strongest litigators I’ve met. They are highly valuable and talented lawyers. They possess broad legal knowledge and use it to form clear strategies for each case. They have sharp analytical skills, and are very attentive and well-versed in all aspects of Intellectual Property litigation and laws.’
‘Dovev Apel is our main contact. Dovev is great at getting disputes resolved quickly and efficiently. He works closely with the business to determine if litigation or settlement is the proper avenue. He is an excellent communicator, responding quickly and with clear instructions and/or requests. A superb partner, in our goal of protecting and enforcing our valuable trademarks in Israel.’

Key clients

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Teva Medical Ltd.
The Procter & Gamble Company
Lego Juris A/S
Avnet Inc.
The Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Society of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel
Cognyte Software Ltd.
Pluristem Therapeutics Inc.
Dexcel Pharma Technologies Ltd.
ALVISA Montblanc S.L.
Lusha System, Inc.
Lusha Systems Ltd.
Lifestyle Equities C.V.
Lifestyle Licensing B.V.
Beamr Imaging Ltd.
Dubek Ltd.
Milk & Honey Distillery Ltd.
Anheuser-Busch InBev
The Weizmann Institute of Science
Aleph Farms Ltd.
Bezeq International
Assa Abloy AB
Smart Trike MNF PTE Ltd.
DreamWorks Animation LLC
Universal City Studios LLC
NBC Universal Media LLC
Toyota Motor Corporation
NordSec Ltd.
State Bank of India
Simplivia Healthcare Ltd.
Aroma Israel Ltd.
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries
UNIPAL General Trading Limited
Anita Glida Ltd.
Nu Skin Enterprises
Paz Oil Company Ltd.
Sano Brunos Enterprises Ltd. (Cosmopharm Ltd.)
Daniel Wellington
LDI – Licensing Dynamics International Ltd.
Adama Agan Ltd.
Raytheon Technologies Corporation
Tel Aviv University
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
WOBI – Insurance Agency Ltd.
Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, Republic of Cyprus
Allergan, Inc.
American Orthodontics
Mitsubishi HC Capital Inc.
Skai
Versah, LLC

Work highlights

Represented Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in a motion for preliminary injunction submitted by Novartis AG.
Representing Lifestyle Equities C.V. and Lifestyle Licensing B.V. in legal proceedings against two major retailers regarding unauthorized marketing of Lifestyle's imported goods.
Represented Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in opposition proceedings against a patent application by Merck.

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