Dr. Kfir Luzzatto was born and educated in Italy. After serving in the Israeli Army he acquired his technical education in Israel, where he received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. He received a number of academic awards, including the Landau Award for Research. Kfir Luzzatto has taught university courses on "Patents and Technology", and is the author of numerous technical, scientific and professional articles, including an educational series of articles in the Hebrew press. He is a member of F.I.C.P.I., A.I.P.P.I., I.N.T.A. and A.I.P.A., but what he is really proud of is his membership in the National Geographic Society. Chambers Editorial The following is the editorial summing up the findings of the 2006 survey by Chambers and Partners www.chambersandpartners.co.uk Kfir Luzzatto is an "extremely talented" technical lawyer who is also active in litigation. Clients enthuse about his breadth of skills and his "excellent response times." Kfir is the author of "The World of Patents", published in 2002 in Israel by Globes Press. In addition to his professional activity, Kfir publishes literary work. His personal web site are www.kfir-l.com/ and www.theodysseygene.com/main.asp close profile

Dr. Esther Luzzatto was born and educated in Israel. After serving in the Israeli Air Force she studied chemistry at the Ben-Gurion University of The Negev, from which she received a Ph.D. in chemistry. Esther Luzzatto's professional career was punctuated by the birth of her four children. After working in the firm as a chemist for ten years she joined as a partner in 1997. Her main interests lie in general chemistry, and in the daily management of the firm's activities. Esther constantly combines her work with public service, in education and other fields. Among her many activities she serves as a councilor in her home town, she is a member of the Negev Hi-Tech Center,a member of the Economy Forum of The Negev, she is the Deputy President of the Alumni Association of the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and chairs the Friends of the Israeli Sinfonietta Orchestra of Beer-Sheva. close profile

Michal Hackmey joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto as a partner on January 1st, 1999. Prior to her joining L&L, and since 1984, she headed the Jerusalem firm of A.E.Mulford, which she had joined in 1979. She now heads L&L's Jerusalem office. A.E.Mulford was founded by Arthur E.Mulford in 1929, and was the first patent and trademark agency in Palestine. Heading A.E.Mulford, Michal Hackmey continued its long tradition of service in all intellectual property areas. In joining L&L, the Jerusalem branch fitted well into L&L's own ways. This move not only resulted in L&L's new Jerusalem office, but also provided a well balanced natural blend of professional capabilities that added new layers to L&L's already multi-faceted practice. Michal Hackmey completed her chemistry and biochemistry studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where she received an M.Sc. cum laude. Her main interests lie in the fields of pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, as well as in the trademarks area, in which she is very actively involved. Michal serves as Chairperson of the Israeli Patent Attorneys Association since 1994. close profile

Haim Chechik was born in Ashkelon, Israel, in 1955. He received a B.Sc. in Electronics and Computers from The Technion (The Israeli Institute of Technology), in 1982. After working in the industry in research and development fifteen years, Haim joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 1997 and was made a partner in 2001. His main interests lie in the field of electronics, communications, computers and software. close profile

Zadok Fuerst joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 1992, and was made a partner in 2001. He acquired his B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering, majoring in Computer Architecture, at the University of Alabama, in the U.S.A.. Before joining Luzzatto & Luzzatto, Zadok was employed by a large computer company where he gained wide experience in various technical and theoretical aspects of computer systems. Zadok was born in Rishon Le-Zion, near Tel-Aviv, where he lived most of his life before moving to the Luzzatto & Luzzatto Omer main office. close profile

Prof. Emanuel Manzurola was born in Esfahan, Iran. His education includes a B.Sc. in Chemistry and Physics from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, an M.Sc. in Physical Chemistry, and a B.Sc. and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. In the years 1982 - 1996 Emanuel held the position of Head of the Department of Chemistry of The Technological College of Beer Sheva; Since 1986 he has been lecturing part-time at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, as an Associate Professor. In later years he was a lecturer and the head of the Research Contracts Department of the Academic Engeneering College of The Negev. He is the author of five chemistry books and the author and co-author of many scientific papers. He became a registered patent attorney in 1997 and has been associated with L&L since. Emanuel became a partner in 2004. close profile

Dr. Bruce Alpert was born and educated in the United States. He received a B.S. degree in Engineering Physics with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Maine and a PhD in Physics from The Ohio State University. In 1970 he came to Israel on a Post Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Physics at the Technion.(The Israeli Institute of Technology). Bruce joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2000 and became a licensed patent attorney in 2003. His main interests lie in the fields of Physics and medical instrumentation. Bruce was made a partner in 2005. close profile

Dr. Thomas Guttmann was born and educated in the Czech Republic. He studied physical chemistry and molecular biology at Charles University in Prague. After receiving a Ph.D. in chemistry, Thomas was engaged in R&D for biotechnological companies in Czechoslovakia and in Israel, mainly in the fields of cell biology, biotechnology, protein chemistry, organic chemistry, chromatography, and analytical methods. Thomas Guttmann joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2000 and became a partner in 2006. close profile

Dr. Sheila Zrihan-Licht earned her PhD in molecular biology from Tel Aviv University in 1995, having received her BSc degree in 1988 and MSc, Magna Cum Laudae, in 1990. Between 1995-1998, Dr. Zrihan-Licht was a post-doctoral fellow at the Harvard Institutes of Medicine, Boston, MA. During these years, she published over 15 papers in the fields of molecular biology and signal transduction. Upon returning to Israel in 1998, she joined a bio-technology startup company as the firm’s Chief Scientist. In 2000, Sheila joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto and was licensed as a patent attorney in 2002. Her main fields of expertise include molecular biology, signal transduction, biotechnology, immunology and cell biology. close profile

Dr. Adriana Folberg-Blum received her BSc degree in Biology/Genetics from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in Porto Alegre, Brazil. She went on to pursue her Ph.D. studies in molecular embryology at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She received her PhD degree with Honors in 1999. Adriana subsequently conducted post-doctoral research in the area of gene function as a Charles Chlore Fellow in the laboratory of Prof. Moshe Oren, at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. Adriana has published in the fields of Medical Genetics, Immunobiology, Developmental Biology and Cancer research. After completing her two-year fellowship at the Weizmann Institute, Adriana joined Luzzatto in 2001. She works at the Jerusalem branch, specializing in Biotechnology patents. close profile

Shmuel Maltzman was born in Boston, USA, and received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University. After receiving industrial experience, Shmuel joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2000, and deals with patent applications in the fields of energy, medical instruments, industrial processes, and communication. close profile

Advocate Moshe Bartal was born in Italy, raised and educated in Israel. He received his LLB degree in 1973 from the Faculty of law at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Moshe has acquired extensive professional experience particularly in the field of litigation over the last 30 years. He previously served for 25 years as the external legal adviser for L&L and joined L&L as in-house Legal Counsel in 2007. Moshe is an active member of the Israel Bar Association and has served as a prosecutor in the district disciplinary court for 13 years. Languages: Hebrew, English. close profile

Gilad S. Hadari was born in Haifa and raised and educated in Be'er-Sheva. He is an Israeli Advocate who received his licence to legal practice from the Israeli Bar in 2002. He graduated with meritorious marks in his law graduate (LL.B.) examinations for which he studied in the "Sha'arei-Mishpat College of Legal Studies", Hod-Hasharon. Before joining "L&L" in 2004, he practiced law extensively on the civil side for a year and a half. As a lawyer in charge of the foreign filing department of "L&L" his exclusive responsibilities include documentation, liasioning with clients & foreign associates and the timely compliance of various legal formalities during the filing and prosecution of patent applications in all their derivatives abroad. close profile

Elon Hazani was born and raised in Haifa, Israel. Elon holds an MSM degree from Boston University and an LL.B degree from Bar Ilan University. He was admitted to the Israel Bar in 2006. Elon worked as Chief Operations Officer for a Startup Company, and practiced law in the fields of Torts and Real Estate. Elon joined L&L in 2007. Among his activities, Elon liaises with associates both in Israel and abroad, and handles administrative issues relating to patents and trademarks. close profile

Oren Mandler was born and educated in Haifa, Israel. He studied law and Economics at The Haifa University in Israel and is registered as a lawyer in the Israeli Bar since the year 2000. He practiced as a lawyer in various aspects of the legal profession after working in the District Attorney's Office in Jerusalem and in the Private Sector. Oren joined our firm in 2003 and he is handling patent oppositions, trademark prosecution and also is a part of the legal department and Domestic filing Department. close profile

Ronen Sasson was born in Givatayim and was educated in Ramat Gan, Israel. Ronen acquired a bachelor's degree in law (LL.B) from Tel-Aviv University and a master's degree in law (LL.M) from the University of London (specializing in commercial and corporate law). The studies for the LL.M degree included Industrial & Intellectual Property, Information Technology Law, International Trade Law, European Internal Market. He is a member of the Israeli Bar since 1990. Ronen joined Luzzatto in 2005 with wide experience in intellectual property law. Ronen deals with various aspects of patents and trademarks, including patent and trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, trademark prosecution and more. close profile

Dan Segal was born and educated in Raanana, Israel. Dan acquired a bachelor's degree in law (LL.B) from Tel-Aviv University, and a master's degree in Philosophy (MA, magna cum laude) from Tel-Aviv University. He is a member of the Israeli Bar since 2005. Dan joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2007 and works in the legal department at the main office in Omer. close profile

Oren Weiner was born and educated in Haifa, Israel. He holds an LL.B degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and an MBA degree (graduated cum laude) from Bar-Ilan University. He is a member of the Israeli Bar since 1998. Oren has a wide legal experience in intellectual property matters and before joining Luzzatto & Luzzatto he practiced commercial and intellectual property laws. Oren joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2003 and works in the legal department in Tel-Aviv. He deals with various aspects of patents and trademarks, including prosecution of trademarks, patent and trademark opposition proceedings, patent term extensions and more. close profile

Adina Cohen was born and educated in Beer Sheva, Israel. She studied biology in the Faculty of Life Sciences of Bar Ilan University. After receiving an M.Sc, with high honors in 2002, Adina studied towards her PhD degree, which focused on the research of molecular and clinical aspects of Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV). She presented her research in conferences both in Israel and overseas, and published several articles in referred journals. In 2007, Adina joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto. close profile

Sebastien Herrmann was born and educated in France. He learned biochemistry, molecular biology and bioinformatics at the University of Science and Technology of Montpellier. After receiving a M.Sc. in biochemistry and bioinformatics in 2002, Sebastien studied in the department of Biotechnology Engineering at the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. After completing his PhD degree, he joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2007. close profile

Ariel Lapidot was born in Rochester NY, USA. He received his bachelors degree from the Jerusalem College of Technology – Machon Lev, in the field of electronics engineering. After gaining experience in verification of chip design, Ariel joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto in 2007. His main interests lie in the field of electronics, communications, computers and software. close profile

Dr. Zeev Shmelzer earned his Ph.D. (Magna Cum Laudae) in biochemistry from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in 2006, having received his B.Sc. degree in 2000 and M.Sc. (Magna Cum Laudae) in 2002. In 2006, Zeev joined Luzzatto & Luzzatto. His main fields of expertise include biochemistry, molecular biology, signal transduction, immunology and cell biology. close profile