Yossi Sivan
Yossi Sivan is a prominent Israeli intellectual property attorney and the founding partner of Yossi Sivan Law Firm, one of Israel’s leading IP firms. He specializes in various aspects of intellectual property law, including trademark litigation, anti-counterfeiting, copyrights, designs, patents, trade secrets, internet law, and commercial law.
Yossi Sivan has built a strong reputation in the legal community and is widely recognized for his expertise. He has been consistently ranked and recommended by prestigious legal directories for his work in enforcement, litigation, prosecution, and strategy in the field of intellectual property.
Known as a “contentious ace,” Sivan regularly wins cases before courts and customs authorities. He has particular expertise in handling IP matters related to electronics and luxury fashion industries. His approach to client relationships is characterized by personal attention, availability, and a fierce commitment to protecting his clients’ brands.
Yossi Sivan Law Firm, which he founded, offers comprehensive IP services to both domestic and international clients across various industries. The firm has gained recognition as a leading entity in intellectual property disputes.
Yossi Sivan has successfully represented clients in high-profile trademark infringement cases and has even been appointed by the court as a Receiver in significant IP disputes. His experience extends to handling IP cases with international dimensions, making him particularly adept at protecting brands on a global scale.
Yossi Sivan’s expertise in intellectual property law, particularly in trademark litigation and brand protection, has established him as a leading figure in the Israeli IP legal landscape.
Yossi Sivan has notably represented prominent international companies such as Sony PlayStation, Electronic Arts, Microsoft, Beverly Hills Polo Club, and other commercial entities in copyright and trademark enforcement procedures. Additionally, he has been appointed by the court as the Receiver in many Anton Piller cases, including high-profile cases concerning intellectual property rights, commercial secrets, and trade secrets of international companies.
A member of the International Trademark Association, Yossi Sivan is also a joint editor of the unique Israeli intellectual property magazine, “Notes in the Paths of Intellectual Property.” He has authored several articles on intellectual property, some of which have been cited by the Trademark Registrar and the Israeli Supreme Court.
Recently, Yossi Sivan achieved one of the highest trademark infringement awards in Israel in recent years, securing compensation that included all gross profits made by the defendants, totaling over 3,000,000 NIS. The court’s compensation mechanism in this case was groundbreaking, as it awarded the actual gross profit made by the defendants, rather than estimating financial damages as is typical in trademark infringement cases. WTR described this decision as “a significant breakthrough,” noting it as a landmark decision on retailer liability that opens new avenues for brand owners in Israel.
Professional Organizations:
International Trademark Association (INTA),
The Israeli Bar Association
Academic Education:
L.L.B: The Academic College of Law – Communication and Technology Law.
B.A: The University of Tel Aviv – Middle Eastern Studies.
WTR 1000 RANKING – Enforcement and Litigation + Prosecution and Strategy WTR 1000 RANKING – Enforcement and Litigation + Prosecution and Strategy, Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2022Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2022
”… A contentious ace who regularly racks up the wins before both courts and customs authorities, he runs his practice out of the eponymous Yossi Sivan & Co. … he won an unusual temporary seizure order on the real estate properties owned by the defendant’s shareholders.””… A contentious ace who regularly racks up the wins before both courts and customs authorities, he runs his practice out of the eponymous Yossi Sivan & Co. … he won an unusual temporary seizure order on the real estate properties owned by the defendant’s shareholders.”
WTR 1000 RANKING – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS – Enforcement and Litigation + Prosecution and Strategy WTR 1000 RANKING – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS – Enforcement and Litigation + Prosecution and Strategy
Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2021Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2021
WTR 1000 – 2020 – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS – Enforcement and LitigationWTR 1000 – 2020 – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS – Enforcement and Litigation Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2020 Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2020
“Yossi Sivan & Co founder and pioneer Yossi Sivan is an electronics and luxury fashion ace who has carved his own path through the top echelon of Israeli intellectual property”.“Yossi Sivan & Co founder and pioneer Yossi Sivan is an electronics and luxury fashion ace who has carved his own path through the top echelon of Israeli intellectual property”.
WTR 1000 – 2019 – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS – Enforcement and LitigationWTR 1000 – 2019 – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS – Enforcement and Litigation
Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2019Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2019
“Yossi Sivan at Yossi Sivan & Co Law Office is a renaissance man who skillfully dispatches trademark mandates of all shapes and sizes”.“Yossi Sivan at Yossi Sivan & Co Law Office is a renaissance man who skillfully dispatches trademark mandates of all shapes and sizes”.
WTR 1000 – 2018 – RECOMMENDED EXPERTSWTR 1000 – 2018 – RECOMMENDED EXPERTS
Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2018Issued by World Trademark Review · Jan 2018
Yossi Sivan at Yossi Sivan & Co can lay claim to being the full package; he files with finesse and has the eloquence, expertise and confidence to render unassailable pleadings in the courtroom”.Yossi Sivan at Yossi Sivan & Co can lay claim to being the full package; he files with finesse and has the eloquence, expertise and confidence to render unassailable pleadings in the courtroom”.
Yossi Sivan, Issued by Legal 500 · Jan 2018 Issued by Legal 500 · Jan 2018
Legal 500 Ranking in Israel – Intellectual Property Disputes Category – Leading FirmLegal 500 Ranking in Israel – Intellectual Property Disputes Category – Leading Firm
Issued by Legal 500 · May 2017Issued by Legal 500 · May 2017
“Yossi Sivan & Co. has ‘extraordinary knowledge and expertise in trade mark and copyright litigation’. The ‘practical and personable’ Yossi Sivan has extensive experience of IP cases involving international clients…”