Luthi & Co (Herzog Patents)

Managing Partner: Richard Luthi

Languages: English, Hebrew

Firm Overview:

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) is a boutique law firm established in 1986 by Richard Luthi, which specialises in intellectual property litigation: patents, designs, copyright, trademarks, passing-off, trade secrets, etc. While the firm’s expertise encompasses all areas of intellectual property litigation, it is particularly renowned both in Israel and abroad for its patent litigation practice. The firm is headed by Richard Luthi, considered by many to be Israel’s leading patent litigator.

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) has been involved in many of the most important intellectual property cases in Israel and has been instrumental in establishing Israeli intellectual property jurisprudence.

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) has extensive experience in handling complex cases in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace, communications, high-tech, consumer product manufacturers and many more. Its expertise in handling complex IP cases also benefits from the fact that, in addition to law degrees, many members of the team also hold scientific degrees in pharmaceutics, biology, physics etc., as well as advanced business degrees.

In fact, Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) is also well known outside Israel, as it has been frequently retained to assist and advise clients on patent litigation matters abroad.

For many years, Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) has been recognized as a leading Israeli intellectual property firm by the major global law firm ranking organisations such as Chambers, Legal 500, Managing Intellectual Property, Dun & Bradstreet and many more.

CDS-LUTHI IP Group

In October 2022, Luthi & Co. formed an Intellectual Property Group jointly with one of the most prominent patent attorney firms in Israel renowned for its outstanding patent prosecution services - Cohn, de Vries, Stadler & Co. (“CDS”). The name of the Group is CDS-LUTHI. Following the establishment of the CDS-LUTHI IP Group, Luthi & Co. is the litigation department of the Group and CDS is the prosecution department of the Group.

Herzog Patents

In September 2025, the CDS-LUTHI IP Group entered a strategic partnership with Herzog Fox & Neeman, one of Israel’s largest and most prestigious law firms, to establish “Herzog Patents”. Under this alliance, Luthi & Co., handles all Patent litigation of Herzog Fox & Neeman, while CDS handles all patent prosecution cases of Herzog Fox & Neeman.This collaboration has elevated our firm’s reach, creating unmatched integration between our firm’s IP litigation practice and the full-service legal support provided by Herzog Fox & Neeman.

Main Areas of Practice:

■ Intellectual Property

■ Patents

■ Copyright

■ Designs

■ Trademarks

■ Passing Off

■ Trade Secrets

■ Data Protection

■ Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

■ Plant Breeders’ Rights

Services:

Litigation:

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents), has an unmatched reputation in the field of intellectual property litigation, both in civil actions before the Israeli Courts as well as in Opposition and Revocation proceedings before the Israeli Patent and Trademark Office. The firm has been involved in most of the major IP litigation cases held in Israel over the past 40 years and its clients include some of the world’s leading multinational pharmaceutical and high-tech companies, as well as local and foreign companies operating in more traditional technologies. The firm’s lawyers combine mastery of the art of advocacy together with the unique ability to present to the Courts in a comprehensible manner even the most complex technological issues.

International Litigation Management:

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents), is frequently retained to assist and advise multinational clients on patent litigation matters in multiple jurisdictions. As a result, the firm has extensive experience coordinating clients’ efforts and strategies in transnational IP disputes so as to meet local needs in each territory. To this end, the firm has been involved in litigation management in the US, the European Patent Office (as well as various European countries, e.g. UK, Germany and Sweden), Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico.

Validity & Infringement Assessment:

By providing a forensic analysis of the validity of a patent, or a patent portfolio, and the scope of the protection it affords. The firm helps its clients achieve their strategic objectives and understand the risks or opportunities involved in new product development or litigation proceedings. The same applies to other IP rights, such as trademarks and designs.

Protection & Enforcement Strategy:

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) works with clients to enforce their IP rights against counterfeiters and pirates. The firm helps clients tailor an enforcement plan that protects their IP rights, secures their revenues and deters the pirates. The firm also has extensive experience in coordinating investigation and enforcement actions with government agencies, such as the police and customs, so that the full weight of the criminal and civil law can be brought to bear, right down the supply chain.

Licensing & Joint Ventures:

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) offers practical advice on designing and implementing strategies for leveraging IP assets, such as licensing agreements, joint ventures and franchising. The firm’s experience in litigation helps clients avoid pitfalls, and its focus is on constructing secure, advantageous, commercially workable arrangements that will meet the client’s needs and stand the test of time.

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs:

Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) has experience and expertise in regulatory affairs and can offer its clients practical advice on how to comply with the regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Moreover, with valuable rights such as ‘Data Exclusivity’ and ‘Patent Term Extensions’ on offer, IP rights have become inextricably bound up with the regulatory process for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, so this dual expertise allows the firm to offer clients a comprehensive overview of the IP options available. The firm has also been involved in representing its clients before the Israeli government and the Knesset (the Israeli parliament) in relation to legislative proceedings concerning both regulatory and IP matters.

Due Diligence Enquiries & IPR Portfolio Evaluation:

For investments, acquisitions or mergers, an independent, critical evaluation of an IP portfolio may be vital to understand what is at stake. The firm is focused on the client’s needs and offers practical means to identify key areas of concern. Where IP is a valuable asset, the firm will investigate and verify the transaction.

Trade Mark & Design Registration & Prosecution:

The registration of trademarks and designs is a critical means of protecting a company’s brands and the ‘look and feel’ of its products. Luthi & Co. (Herzog Patents) prepares, files and prosecutes trade mark and design applications, and offers its clients an efficient, economical service in this area.