Adv. Dovev Apel is a partner at S. Horowitz & Co., with more than two decades of experience specializing in both intellectual property law (with a focus on patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright litigation), and regulatory and product liability law applicable to life science product and services.
Dovev’s well-established practice is uniquely diversified, with a significant emphasis on regulatory and product liability matters in the life sciences sector, where Dovev is recognized as one of the leading lawyers in Israel.
Dovev supports major global and domestic companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, food, digital health, and genetic testing sectors—as well as other technology-based companies—in navigating complex IP challenges and strategic regulatory and product liability and class actions matters.
Dovev combines deep technical expertise in life sciences with practical business acumen to deliver strategic solutions for clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations. Drawing on extensive experience in both contentious and non-contentious matters, Dovev has successfully appeared before all levels of Israeli courts and arbitration and administrative tribunals, and has gained distinctive expertise in handling complex administrative proceedings as well as claims and class actions involving life sciences-related products.
Known for his hands-on approach, Dovev is described by his clients as an advisor that “Get straight to the core of the matter” and actively and continuously shapes the legal landscape through his contributions to Israeli legislation on IP and life-sciences regulatory matters. Clients value his unique expertise in product liability and class actions involving life sciences regulatory law, as well as his strategic guidance on pharmaceutical and medical device regulations.
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