Fisher Friedman IP Group fields a robust team of specialists who are fully equipped to advise clients on drafting, filing and prosecuting patents and trademarks. Firm co-founder Michal Fisher is a life sciences sector expert, while fellow co-head Nathalie Friedman is noted for handling complex patent portfolio prosecution cases. Well versed in patent prosecution, Eran Silverman is also recommended for having a focus on patent infringement and analysis, particularly in the medical devices and pharmaceutical sectors, areas in which newly promoted partner Jonathan Silman is also noted. With a focus on the emerging technologies, associate Yael Oz-Sofer is also recommended.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team is professional and always willing to help, with a broad spectrum of expertise.'
  • 'Although each of them is a unique individual, they also form a close-knit team/community, orchestrated in harmony by Michal Fischer and Nathalie Friedman.'
  • 'The team, led by Michal Fischer and Natalie Friedman, is exceptional in its capabilities. Michal and Nathalie are first-class professionals with a broad portfolio of skills, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to provide an excellent service. We highly recommend them.'
  • 'Michal Fischer is very professional, but also very friendly, and his knowledge of patent law is incredible. Efi Guterman cares about the client, is professional, dedicated and very friendly, and I am happy to entrust all IP matters to her capable hands.'

  • 'So far I have worked mainly with Michal Fisher and Eran Silverman, who both show great passion for their work and knowledge of new technologies and innovations.'

  • 'Michal Fischer and Natalie Friedman have excellent skills, extensive knowledge and vast experience. Their clients receive professional service and excellent results. That is why they are the leading patent lawyers in Israel.'
  • 'The Fischer Friedman IP Group has been our company's patent office for many years now. We are very satisfied with the way the professional team acts.'
  • 'A team with extensive experience and knowledge in all fields of technology. It provides its clients with an excellent and efficient service, customising a service package according to the client's wishes and capabilities.'

Key clients

  • Technion Institute of Technology –Technology Transfer office T3.
  • Tel Hashomer Medical Research, Infrastructure & Services -Tech Transfer Sheba Medical Center.
  • Yissum Research Development company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
  • Ramot Tel Aviv University Tech Transfer Org.
  • BGN Technologies- Ben Gurion University.
  • The National Institute for Biotechnology in the Negev (NIBN)
  • Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) innovation and Tech Transfer office
  • Hadasit tech transfer company of Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem
  • Shaare Zedek Medical Center Research & Development Authority
  • Bnai Zion Medical Center Tech Transfer
  • Israel Plastics & Rubber Center - Shenkar College (IPRC)
  • Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem
  • The Kitchen Food-Tech Hub
  • Elbit Systems Ltd
  • ICL Israel Ltd.
  • P.C.B. Technologies Ltd.
  • Morefoods
  • Jubaan AI
  • XACT Robotics
  • Panaxia Labs Israel Ltd
  • Microbot Medical
  • Lumus
  • Applied Materials Israel Ltd.
  • PlantArcBio
  • Marktrix
  • Biobetter Ltd.
  • Nevia bio (formerly Gina Life)
  • PeakBridge VC
  • Rosetal System Information Ltd. (Localize, Madlan)
  • Accelmed
  • Envizion Medical
  • Scoutcam (SCTC - OTCMKTS)
  • Eleven Therapeutics
  • Vitalmelt
  • Hybrid Razor
  • Phenoroot
  • Almeda Ventures
  • ItayAndBiond LTD
  • Dolav Plastic Products
  • Joy Ventures
  • Aquafit Intimate
  • Surgical 270

Work highlights

  • Handled the complex IP prosecution of many of the growing list of portfolio companies of The Kitchen Food-Tech Hub, by Strauss.
  • Handled the IP prosecution of two new clients who are both large international corporations with large IP portfolios.
  • Assisted two clients with IP portfolios based on AI: Jubaan AI and Nevia bio (formerly Gina Life).

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading individuals: Intellectual property: filing and prosecution: patents
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Michal Fisher, Nathalie Friedman

Other key lawyers

Eran Silverman, Jonathan Silman, Yael Oz Sofer