Created in October 2022 by the merger of Luthi & Co and Cohn, de Vries, Stadler & Co., Luthi & Co (CDS-LUTHI Group) displays significant expertise in complex IP disputes, most notably in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and aerospace sectors. Practice head Richard Luthi brings 40 years of experience in major IP disputes, and Daniel Lerner is noted for representing multinational companies such as Biogen and Johnson & Johnson in complex patent disputes. Martin Binnes focuses on the pharmaceutical industry, while Rotem Cohen advises educational institutions on copyright matters.

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Testimonials

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'A firm of intellectual property lawyers with decades of experience and a proven track record.'
'Richard Luthi is one of the best, if not the best, IP lawyers in Israel.'
'Excellent legal/contentious skills and now excellent patent filing skills (the CDS part).'
'Daniel Lerner provides reliable, quality legal advice in patent matters.'
'Ilan Cohn is an experienced patent attorney with excellent knowledge.'

Key clients

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
Johnson & Johnson
Carolina Lemke Ltd.
Israel Aerospace Industries
Strauss Group
Equashield Medical Ltd
Global Standard gemeinnützige GmbH
Bank Leumi LeIsrael
Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Top Ten Accessories Ltd.
Cannbit Pharmaceuticals
Keysee Software
Anima Biotech
Vivo Mobile
ICY Cosmetics Distribution Ltd.
Biogen MA Inc.

Work highlights

Represented Rafael Advanced Defense Systems in an opposition to a patent application filed by Elbit Systems regarding a multichannel radio communication device.
Represented Johnson & Johnson in proceedings to defend its patent which protects its successful drug for the treatment of Schizophrenia (Xeplion) against an opposition filed by Teva.
Represented Keysee Software and its owner in patent disputes against Ability Inc. relating to technology in the field of encryption and cryptography.

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