Your Intellectual Property Deserves Expert Protection
Richter & Shimoni is your trusted partner for protecting your intellectual property. Our firm specializes in patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, serving a diverse clientele ranging from start-ups to established corporations and individual inventors. Led by experienced Patent Attorney Allen Richter, our team offers comprehensive services tailored to your specific needs.
With expertise in drafting and prosecuting patent applications across various technologies, including software algorithms and medical devices, we provide commercially-aware solutions to safeguard your innovations. We also offer trademark protection and design services, ensuring that your brand identity and creative designs are secure.
Our international reach and proficiency in multiple languages enable us to provide comprehensive support for clients seeking patent protection globally. At Richter & Shimoni, we’re dedicated to helping you protect your ideas and turn them into valuable assets for your business.
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A team of experts dedicated to protecting your intellectual property
Allen Richter
FOUNDER
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Allen Richter, founder of the firm, is a Patent Attorney admitted to practice before the European, Israeli and Swiss Patent Office.
Allen has extensive experience in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications, domestically and internationally, in a wide range of technologies including software-implemented inventions, medical devices, communication systems, electro-optics and consumer goods for a variety of clients ranging from early-stage startups to internationally operating corporations and renowned research institutes.
Allen has been practicing Intellectual Property law for over 20 years and has particular expertise in European, US and Israeli patents and patent rules.
Allen is also well experienced in providing consultative assistance concerning Intellectual Property due diligence, freedom-to-operate opinions and in managing opposition procedures.
Allen holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Tel Aviv University and a M.Sc. in Electro-Optical Engineering from Ben Gurion University.
Last but not least, Allen is a passionate Jazz pianist.
Languages: English, German and Hebrew
Dr. Gila Shimoni-Elhanati
FOUNDER
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Dr. Gila Shimoni-Elhanati is a licensed Patent Attorney and the manager of the Chemistry, Pharmacology and Biotech affairs at Richter & Shimoni.
Gila’s professional experience encompasses the drafting and prosecution of hundreds of Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Agrotech, Medicine and Biotech patent applications with particular emphasis in the organic chemistry, peptides and formulation areas. Gila’s legal work further includes the drafting of patentability and freedom to operate opinions, handling appeal matters and advising on patent portfolio strategy.
Gila has been providing legal services to dozens of clients which include leading universities and research institutes, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, start-ups and private clientele.
Prior to the founding of the firm, Gila worked as a patent attorney in a major Israeli patent firm in Israel and was a partner in a boutique patent firm. Gila also held teaching positions at various academic institutions.
Gila holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry from Ben Gurion University, and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. After completing her Ph.D., Gila pursued her Post-doctoral project at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel.
Languages: English and Hebrew
Mr. Giora L. Goren
Patent Attorney (Israel)
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B.Sc., Physics, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Key Practice Areas:
Cyber Security, Encryption, Computer science and Algorithms, Alternative Power Resources, Networks, Medical devices
Giora specializes in security, AI, and encryption, along with patenting innovations in alternative energy, hybrid systems, smart grids, and energy optimization, ensuring strong IP protection for pioneering inventors.
With years of experience in high-tech industries, Giora brings a unique combination of technical expertise and legal acumen to the field of intellectual property. His background as a computer engineer at Intel and strong foundation in physics and computer science allow him to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and robust IP protection strategies.
Mr. Orin Leibson
Technical Advisor
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Orin joined our team in 2022 and has since become an integral part of our practice. Under the expert guidance of Mr. Richter, Orin has gained wide experience in the drafting and prosecution of patent applications both domestically and internationally. His work spans a diverse range of technologies, showcasing his ability to navigate complex intellectual property landscapes with precision and insight.
Orin hold a B.A in Philosophy from the Hebrew University Jerusalem and a B.Sc. Mechanical in engineering from Tel Aviv University. This unique combination of humanities and technical expertise allows Orin to approach patent prosecution with both creativity and technical rigor
Ms. Revital Richter
Patent Paralegal
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B.A. in Education, MBA, currently studying towards LL.B. at Bar Ilan University
Ms. Vered Aharoni
Patent Paralegal
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B.A. in Economics and M.H.A (Master of Health Administration)- In Health Systems Management Economist in an HMO, performing quantitative and data analyst.
