The large and expanding team at Meitar Law Offices handles the full spectrum of contentious IP services, including patent and trademark issues, trade secrets, copyrights, origins, and geographical indications. The disputes practice sits within the firm’s comprehensive IP offering, which caters to global technology heavyweights and important players in the pharmaceutical industry, alongside a full roster of clients from a variety of sectors. Seasoned IP litigator Yoav Oestreicher heads the group, which includes technology disputes specialist Ariel Rakover and Neta Arbel, who concentrates on copyright disputes and the misappropriation of trade secrets.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The team is unique because they have extensive experience practicing in both the USA and Israel. They understand the business and legal needs of their US clients. The firm's cross-disciplinary practice is also very unique.’

  • ‘Yoav Ostreicher is a fantastic problem solver and talented litigator. He draws ideas and insight from his many years of practice both in the US and Israel. Ariel Rakover is another top-notch litigator at Meitar. He is incredibly bright and business-savvy.'

  • ‘Extremely professional and knowledgeable. You can trust that you'll get the best service.’

Key clients

  • Amazon
  • GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
  • SkyLine Cranes
  • Automated Banking Services (SHVA)
  • InnoValve Bio Medical
  • WhatsApp
  • Pitango
  • Fireberry Ltd.
  • OpenAi
  • Meta
  • Philip Morris International
  • Phizer

Work highlights

  • Representing GlaxoSmithKline in an appeal to the Supreme Court, concluding 13 years of litigation regarding alleged unjust enrichment due to anti-competitive behaviour and misuse of the patents system.
  • Representing Sky Line Cranes Ltd. in a patent infringement claim.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Yoav Oestreicher

Other key lawyers

Ariel Rakover, Neta Arbel