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Provided by Liad Whatstein
Liad is one of Israel’s best-known and most respected IP lawyers and has been involved in some of Israel’s most complex and widely publicized patent, trademark and copyright disputes. Liad is broadly recognized by clients, peers and international directories as one of Israel’s most successful litigators. He has litigated cases for most innovative pharmaceutical companies in connection with many blockbuster drugs, supervised complex experiments and has worked extensively with some of the world’s leading experts. In addition, Liad is extensively involved in patent prosecution work and leverages his unrivalled litigation experience to obtain enforceable patents and develop creative prosecution strategies. Liad also represents many of the world’s leading brand owners in enforcing their trademarks and litigated some of Israel’s landmark copyright cases.
Liad has been consistently described by Chambers, Legal 500, IAM, WHO’S WHO, WTR and other leading directories as a “truly great litigator” and a “celebrated name” who knows how to deliver results to clients. Liad is also a prolific writer and was the Chairman of the IP Chapter of the Israel Bar Association.
Liad is a graduate of the Tel Aviv University (LL.B., Cum Laude, 1990) and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LL.M., with Merit, 1992) and a graduate of the Computer Science Academy of the Israel Defense Forces. Prior to practicing law, Liad was a system programmer on IBM mainframe computers at the Israeli Airforce. Liad likes spending time with his children whenever he can and is passionate about late romantic classical music and opera. In addition, Liad provides pro bono legal services to Israeli artists, authors and poets.
“Life Sciences Regulation in Israel: Overview” (Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 2023, https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-016-6339);
“Life Sciences Commercialisation in Israel: Overview” (Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 2023, https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-014-5548);
Israel Chapter in “The Legal 500 & The In-House Lawyer Comparative Legal Guide – Patent Litigation” (The Legal 500, 2019, https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/israel-patent-litigation/);
“Explaining Israel’s Inconsistent Attitude to Pharmaceutical Brands” Vol. 74, Issue 4 of INTA Bulletin, March 1, 2019;
Israel Chapter in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Copyright 2019” (Global Legal Group, 2018, https://iclg.com/practice-areas/copyright-laws-and-regulations/israel);
Israel Chapter in “Life Sciences Global Guide: Pharmaceutical IP and competition law” (Thomson Reuters Practical Law, 2018, https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/w-014-5548);
Israel Chapter in “The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Pharmaceutical Advertising 2018” (Global Legal Group, 2018, https://iclg.com/practice-areas/pharmaceutical-advertising-laws-and-regulations/israel);
Israel Chapter in “IP in Life Sciences” (Globe Business Publishing, 2015);
Israel Chapter in “Global Patent Litigation” (Kluwer Law International, 2015);
Israel Chapter in “Patent Transactions in the Life Sciences” (Globe Business Publishing, 2014);
Israel Chapter in “E-Discovery and Data Privacy: A Practical Guide” (Wolters Kluwer, 2010);
Israel Chapter in “Copyright: Global Law and Practice” (Sweet and Maxwell, 2003);
Chapter on Publishing License Agreements in “International Licensing” (BNA, 2000);
Israel Chapter in “Worldwide Trade Secrets Law” (Clark Boardman, 1994);
“Patent Term Extension Under Israeli Law,” Who’s Who Legal (May 2011);
“Customs Border Measures Around the Mediterranean, Part II,” Vol. 66, Issue 2 of INTA Bulletin, January 15, 2011;
“Customs Border Measures Around the Mediterranean, Part I,” Vol. 66, Issue 1 of INTA Bulletin, January 1, 2011;
“Israeli Trademark Practice: Practical Approach with International Flavor,” Vol. 65, Issue 16 of INTA Bulletin, September 15, 2010;
“Will the Legislator Follow the Courts in IP Matters?” 23 Journal of the Israel Bar Association 58, 2001;
“State Assistance for Patent Violation” 26 Journal of the Israel Bar Association 48, 2001;
“Extraterritorial Application of EC Competition Law – Comments and Reflections”, 26 Israel Law Review 195, 1992.
English, Hebrew
Tel Aviv University
.B., Cum Laude
1986 - 1990
London School of Economics and Political Science
LL.M., with Merit
1990 - 1992
Academy of the Israel Defense Forces
Computer Science
1983 - 1984
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Liad Whatstein is very smart, knowledgeable, practical and responsive. From a client perspective, this is ideal since you have a single point of contact who will give everything to you straight.
Liad Whatstein is very commercially aware, provides excellent client service and is very responsive.
Liad Whatstein is very smart, knowledgeable, practical and responsive. From a client perspective, this is ideal since you have a single point of contact who will give everything to you straight.
Liad Whatstein is very commercially aware, provides excellent client service and is very responsive.