The IP Practice Group of S. Horowitz is widely recognized for its market-leading experience and unparalleled expertise in the field of service inventions – inventions made by employees in the course of their employment, as defined by the Israeli Patents Law, 1967. We regularly advise on and litigate disputes involving the ownership of service inventions and claims by employees (past or present) for compensation relating to such inventions.
Our firm has represented clients in several landmark cases that set important legal precedents in this field, including before the Compensation and Royalties Committee and the Supreme Court, where we successfully defended against compensation claims for service inventions. These cases have helped shape the current legal landscape.
Leveraging this experience, we counsel R&D-driven clients — from multinational companies and domestic tech firms in fields such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, metalworking, and electronics, to academic institutions and their TTOs — on how to proactively manage the risks of ownership and compensation disputes, and how to structure internal policies that reduce legal exposures. With the growing global interest in Israel as a hub for various advanced technologies, we can bring value to investors seeking to acquire technology businesses and talent in Israel or help prepare in advance for a successful exit.
We also assist clients in matters relating to service inventions as part of due diligence processes in the context of mergers, acquisitions, and investments in R&D-driven companies.
Our team also contributes to public policy in this field, having taken part in legislative discussions and proposals aimed at updating Israel’s legal regime on service inventions.
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