Your One-Stop-Shop
for Holistic IP Expertise.
CDS is a modern and dynamic IP firm, proudly providing our versatile clientele with comprehensive, high-quality IP services – across a wide range of markets and technologies. Our team has established itself as a leading authority for crafting business-forward, creative solutions to any IP needs.
Our Services
We specialize in delivering tailormade solutions to meet the
needs of your business, through our expert knowledge
spanning across all areas of IP.
- Patents
- Designs
- Trademarks
- Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) Studies
- Patentability Studies
- IP Due Diligence & Audit
- IP Portfolio Evaluation & Management
- IP Licensing, Transactions & Joint Ventures
- Patent Monetization
- Brand Strategy
- Inventions’ Mining
- Franchising
- Patent Mapping
- Renewals
- Patent Term Extension
- Opposition & Revocation Proceedings
- Trade Secrets
- Plant Breeders’ Rights
Our Team
David de Vries
Patent Attorney, Partner
Svetlana Stadler
Patent Attorney, Partner
Ilan Cohn, PhD
Patent Attorney, Partner
Edith Sokol
Patent Attorney, Partner
Lior Cohn
Patent Attorney, Partner
Mirit Lotan, PhD
Patent Attorney, Partner
Tal Lustig
Patent Attorney, Partner
Zvi Jacobson
Patent Attorney, Partner
Jerome R. Smith
Senior Patent Attorney, Associate
Erin Sherf
Attorney at Law, Associate, Head of Trademark and Design practice
Igor Lajanski
Patent Attorney, Associate
Henry Einav
Patent Attorney, Of Counsel
Inna Novikova
Patent Attorney, Of Counsel
Hanna Zuckerman (Friedman)
Patent Attorney
Hilla Shinitzky, PhD
Patent Attorney Trainee
Tamar Frank
Patent Attorney Trainee
Efrat Levkowitz
Paralegal, Client Account Manager
Elinor Marciano
Paralegal Trainee
Elsa Lalou-Sadot
IP Renewals Manager
Hadas Mor, PhD
Paralegal, Client Account Manager
Irina Roitman
Paralegal Assistant
Liron Nadiv-Yaslovitzh
IP Docketing Administrator
Lital David-Dagan
Head of Paralegal Operation
Mimi Peretz
Senior Paralegal
Naomi Pliska
IP Renewals Administrator
Paola Barnes
Paralegal, Client Account Manager
Rony Yehoshafat
Paralegal
Aleksey Belov
IS & IT Manager
Dina Eliasoof
Office Manager
Eli Peter
Maintenance & Logistics
Iris Monis, CPA, Adv.
Internal Auditor
Miri Shedlezki
Office Manager
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David de Vries
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Svetlana Stadler
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Ilan Cohn, PhD
Patent Attorney, Partner -
Edith Sokol
Patent Attorney, Partner -
Lior Cohn
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Mirit Lotan, PhD
Patent Attorney, Partner -
Tal Lustig
Patent Attorney, Partner -
Zvi Jacobson
Patent Attorney, Partner -
Jerome R. Smith
Senior Patent Attorney, Associate -
Erin Sherf
Attorney at Law, Associate, Head of Trademark and Design practice -
Igor Lajanski
Patent Attorney, Associate -
Henry Einav
Patent Attorney, Of Counsel -
Inna Novikova
Patent Attorney, Of Counsel -
Hanna Zuckerman (Friedman)
Patent Attorney -
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Hilla Shinitzky, PhD
Patent Attorney Trainee -
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Tamar Frank
Patent Attorney Trainee -
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Efrat Levkowitz
Paralegal, Client Account Manager -
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Elinor Marciano
Paralegal Trainee -
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Elsa Lalou-Sadot
IP Renewals Manager -
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Hadas Mor, PhD
Paralegal, Client Account Manager -
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Irina Roitman
Paralegal Assistant -
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Liron Nadiv-Yaslovitzh
IP Docketing Administrator -
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Lital David-Dagan
Head of Paralegal Operation -
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Mimi Peretz
Senior Paralegal -
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Naomi Pliska
IP Renewals Administrator -
Paola Barnes
Paralegal, Client Account Manager -
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Rony Yehoshafat
Paralegal -
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Aleksey Belov
IS & IT Manager -
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Dina Eliasoof
Office Manager -
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Eli Peter
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Iris Monis, CPA, Adv.
Internal Auditor -
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Miri Shedlezki
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Recognition & Rankings
CDS is consistently being recognized by
leading professional ranking organizations and industry publications worldwide.
News & Insights
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USPTO Changes Rules for Advancement of Examination by Changing Accelerated Examination Qualifications
Written by Jerome R. Smith (Senior Patent Attorney) Effective July 10, 2025 The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced important changes to its Accelerated Examination procedures, effective July 10, 2025. Advancement is available, but most requests will require fees. Advancement of Examination is available in the… -
Postpone Conference
Dear Clients, Colleagues, and Friends, Due to the current security situation in Israel, we regret to inform you that the “Patent Monetization – Maximizing Value through Enforcement” conference has been postponed. We hope to reschedule the event as soon as circumstances allow and will inform you of the new date once… -
Protecting Trademarks in Israel’s Tech Ecosystem
Building a strong brand is not optional—it’s essential. In this article, Erin Sherf, Head of our Trademark and Design practice, shares practical insights on how startups can avoid costly mistakes, secure their trademarks early, and turn brand protection into a competitive edge. 1️. What are some of the most common… -
Thinking Outside the Box: A Guide for Curious Packaging Designers
Ever noticed how some packages instantly grab your attention? That’s no accident—it’s intellectual property at work. Let’s explore the main types of protection through real-world examples: Patents: Innovative FunctionalityWhen Heinz created their Dip & Squeeze container in 2010, they secured utility… -
A Journey Through Generations: 50 Years in the Legal World – Dina Eliasoof
From my days as a young soldier, to my wedding, the birth of my children, and now, my grandchildren—what an incredible journey it’s been! Reflecting on 50 years in the legal profession, each chapter fills me with pride and gratitude. I started working with the Cohn family as a young… -
From Paris to Patents: My Journey with Cohn, de Vries, Stadler & Co.
My name is Elinor Sitruk Marciano , and in October 2020, I arrived in Israel from France at the height of COVID as part of the MASA Stagerim Program—a program that helps foreigners find work placements in Israel for two to six months. What was meant to… -
Ranked as Top Tier Firm- Duns 100 (2025)
Committed to ranking the leading Israeli firms, companies, and businesses, Dun & Bradstreet’s DUNS 100 has once again recognized Cohn, de Vries, Stadler & Co. as a Top Tier firm in Patent…
