Nicolas Pollak

Nicolas Pollak is an attorney at law specializing in strategic intellectual property and corporate counsel. He holds an LL.M. in Commercial and Intellectual Property Law and has been active in the field since 2008, advising clients on protecting and leveraging high-value intangible assets. He currently holds the position of Of Counsel Head of Trademarks at Shalev Jencmen & Co., a role he commenced in 2024.

Nicolas is a recognized High-Value Trademark Expert, with deep expertise in trademark prosecution, enforcement, and commercialization. His work ensures that brand identities are not only registered, but developed into robust, legally defensible assets that support business growth. He is proficient in all aspects of trademark proceedings, from complex global clearance searches and successful registration to vigorous defense against infringement, including specialized procedures like ISOC-IL proceedings.

Nicolas applies a strategic and client-centric approach to his work, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to build effective global IP strategies beyond compliance, including competitive analysis, global protection planning and risk mitigation. He advises on global IP portfolio management for patents, industrial designs, and trade secrets, ensuring alignment with long-term business goals. In addition, he focuses on the commercial exploitation of IP, advising on licensing, franchising, distribution, and brokering agreements to maximize the value of trademarks and other IP assets.