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Ilan Cohn

Ilan Cohn

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About

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Career

Dr Ilan Cohn is a Partner at Cohn, de Vries, Stadler & Co. (Herzog Patents).

He has extensive experience in the field of IP gained over more than three decades.

Dr Cohn advises all IP stakeholders, including innovators, investors, technology incubators and small and large corporations, on how to build value in IP and how to use it as a strategic asset. He has extensive expertise in managing in-depth processes of IP due diligence, IP-based transactions and IP monetization. He has been involved in and has often led IP monetization activities, including licensing, selling and enforcing IP assets.

Dr Cohn’s practice is multidisciplinary in nature, servicing clients across a wide range of technology disciplines, including life sciences, agricultural technologies, food technologies, consumer products, renewable energy and water technologies.

Dr Cohn taught IP courses at Bar-Ilan University and has been teaching an IP strategy course at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem for several years.

Ilan Cohn holds a PhD from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. (1989)

His expertise has earned industry recognition, being ranked in Band 1 by Chambers and Partners, in the Hall of Fame by The Legal 500, by IAM (Highly Recommended Individual IAM 1000, 300 Strategy, Global Leaders), and as a Patent Star by Managing IP’s IP STARS.

Professional Memberships

AIPPI, LES, FICPI, INTA, IPAA

Publications

For the first time in history - Australian court rules that artificial intelligence can be registered as an inventor in a patent, 2021, LinkedIn

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Intellectual Property: Prosecution - Israel

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Ilan Cohn is a well-reputed professional with notable strength in matters of patent prosecution. He is particularly experienced in advising clients from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Ilan Cohn brings the highest level of expertise. His guidance is always insightful and his strategic perspective, oversight and deep knowledge provide an additional layer of confidence and assurance.

    Intellectual Property: ProsecutionChambers Global Guide
  • He stands out for his strategic judgement in patent prosecution, grasp of complex technologies and clear communication. He anticipates cross-border issues and aligns advice with commercial goals.

    Intellectual Property: ProsecutionChambers Global Guide
  • He shows strong sophistication in understanding our needs.

    Intellectual Property: ProsecutionChambers Global Guide
  • Ilan Cohn knows very well the industry, is very sharp and has great interpersonal skills.

    Intellectual Property: ProsecutionChambers Global Guide

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