Commercial Intellectual Property

The firm has accumulated unique expertise providing counsel to clients on commercial and technological issues in the intellectual property field.

Among others, the legal teams handle license and patent agreements, software (including escrow and source code) and content agreements, software as a service (SAAS) agreements, R&D agreements, OEM agreements, distribution agreements, VAR agreements, trust agreements and other technology agreements. In addition, the firm advises on diverse issues relating to privacy protection, data protection, copyright, internet law, including relating to ‘open source’ fields, and all issues relating to the support of the Israel Innovation Authority.

These comprehensive legal services are provided to companies operating in the various technology, hi-tech and bio-med fields, regarding transactions which include intellectual property aspects, including merger and acquisition transactions, and public offerings of technology companies. As part of its intellectual property and technology activities, the firm is in continuous contact with the Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor; the Israel Innovation Authority; and the Privacy Protection Authority; as well as with patent, copyright and trademark offices in Israel and abroad.

"Goldfarb Seligman & Co. has a strong reputation for hi-tech work and IP-heavy corporate and commercial transactions."

The Legal 500 | 2020

"High level of knowledge, provides practical advice, and high level of availability."

The Legal 500 | 2020

"The business-oriented IP and tech group at Goldfarb Seligman & Co. has experience handling the global IP aspects of tech-driven M&A."

The Legal 500 | 2018

"Involved in trade mark and copyright matters for domestic and international corporates."

The Legal 500 | 2017

"Handles commercial issues and litigation relating to IP."

The Legal 500 | 2013