Moran Katz

Partner

Adv. Moran Katz is a highly experienced partner in S. Horowitz’s IP as well as Product Liability practice groups.

 

Moran specializes in complex technology-related matters and conflicts, with particular emphasis on intellectual property, product liability, torts, and regulatory compliance. Moran’s practice encompasses handling cross-border disputes and advisory work in various sectors, including, amongst others, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, food, transportation, consumer goods, and technology sectors.

Throughout her career, Moran has established herself as a key figure in IP enforcement and product liability matters, defending complex claims and advising leading international companies on risk management. Her expertise spans from regulatory compliance and product recalls to intricate IP disputes and commercial litigation, with particular strength in the life sciences and technology sectors.

 

 

"a bright lawyer, fast thinking, knowledgeable and practical with great understanding of the industry and business needs."

The Legal 500

Moran is recognized by The Legal 500 EMEA as a recommended lawyer and WTR 1000 recognizes her as “extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, professional, responsive and creative”.

 

Core Capabilities

  • Complex IP Litigation and Enforcement
  • Product Liability and Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance in Life Sciences
  • Cross-border Technology Disputes
  • Brand Protection and Anti-counterfeiting
  • Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

 

Notable Representations

  • Represented a leading American animation studio in trademark conflicts and trademarks cancellation proceedings
  • Represented a world-leading media and entertainment company in counterfeit products proceedings and trademark enforcement in Israel
  • Represented a leading brewery in trademark opposition proceedings
  • Represented a global production company in format protection for a major reality competition television franchise
  • Represented a 3D technology developer in trade secrets misappropriation claims
  • Represented the developer and owner of an innovative medical technology in patent revocation proceedings involving claims of breach of confidentiality and misappropriation of trade secrets
  • Representing a global vehicle manufacturer in numerous class action lawsuits relating to alleged defects in vehicles components
  • Represented a leading manufacturer of gas turbines in defending against a subrogation claim related to alleged defects in its products, with a claimed amount of approximately NIS 120 million

 

recognition

Education

  • MBA, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology 2008
  • LL.B., Haifa University (1999-2002)
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science, Haifa University (1999-2001)

 

Admission

  • Israel Bar, 2004

 

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Limit Your Expectations to Get Around the Statute of Limitation

A dispute between two pharmaceutical manufacturers gave rise to an important ruling by the Supreme Court on key issues with respect to Israeli statute of limitation (C.A, 5474/18 Unipharm Ltd. v. Glaxo SmitkKline p.l.c (18.6.2024).

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Turning the Page: Israeli Court Grants Trademark Status to Literary Work’s Name

In a precedential and comprehensive ruling, rendered on April 9th, 2024, the Tel-Aviv District Court Judge, Gershon Gontovnik, acknowledged the right of “HaKibbutz HaMeuchad Publishing House”

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The “Apropim” Legacy Under Siege – New Legislative Proposal To Amend Israeli Contracts Law

In the realm of Israeli contracts law, a proposed legislative amendment by the Israeli Ministry of Justice is poised to revolutionize the way courts interpret agreements.

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The Hurdles Run for Service of Legal Proceedings to a Foreign Defendant – The Israeli Perspective

The Israeli Supreme Court delivered a split decision on whether jurisdiction clauses can bind non-signatories, creating important precedent for international contract disputes.

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The Home Court Advantage

The Israeli Patent Commissioner has ruled that AI cannot be considered an “inventor” under Israeli patent law

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