Gad Benett

APM Patents (Israel)

Gad Benett is a managing partner at Paulina Ben-Ami, Patent Attorneys. He is an Israeli patent attorney who advises technology companies on prosecution and portfolio management in Israel, Europe, the United States, and Asia. His work covers software–hardware systems, data-center and infrastructure technologies, and AI-related inventions, including model training and serving pipelines, monitoring/safety layers, and privacy-preserving analytics. With over 22 years of experience in intellectual property law, Gad has become a trusted advisor to high-tech companies, and innovative startups navigating the complex landscape of global patent protection.

Gad’s practice focuses on practical execution across the patent lifecycle: identifying inventions with engineers and product teams; preparing and filing applications; coordinating examination before the ILPO, EPO, and USPTO; and managing continuations, divisionals, and foreign counterparts. He also handles procedural steps such as examiner interviews, appeal strategies, and responses to formalities or subject-matter issues. Where relevant, he aligns filings with commercial timelines (releases, pilots, fundraising).
Gad's approach goes beyond traditional patent prosecution. He works closely with clients to develop comprehensive IP strategies aligned with their business objectives, from early-stage startups preparing for funding rounds to established corporations expanding into new markets. His clients value his ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, enforceable patent claims while anticipating competitive challenges and market dynamics.

Throughout his career, Gad has successfully prosecuted hundreds of patent applications before patent offices worldwide, including the USPTO, EPO, and ILPO. He has guided numerous Israeli technology companies through critical stages of growth, helping them secure the intellectual property foundations necessary for successful exits and strategic partnerships.
Before entering patent law, Gad held product management and business development positions with pioneering Silicon Valley companies including Autodesk Location Services, Vicinity, and Geoworks, where he developed mobile services, location-based technologies, and early smartphone operating systems. This rare combination of software engineering, product development, and entrepreneurial experience enables him to understand not just the technology, but the strategic business considerations that drive patent portfolio decisions.

As a frequent speaker at IP conferences and technology forums, Gad is known for his practical insights on emerging issues in patent law, particularly regarding AI inventorship, software patentability, and the evolving standards for patent examination in rapidly advancing technological fields. His presentations combine legal expertise with real-world case studies, offering audiences actionable strategies for protecting innovation in an increasingly competitive global marketplace.