Avi Jencmen is an Of Counsel Partner at Lance IP, bringing an elite fusion of technical and legal expertise to the firm’s global intellectual property practice. A graduate of the prestigious Academic Reserve Program of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), he earned his B.Sc. in Computer Science (Cum Laude) from the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and an M.Sc. from Tel Aviv University. Avi’s distinguished career includes a decade at Elbit Systems, where he led complex Command & Control (C2) programs and managed the intersection of engineering, R&D, and intellectual property. As a licensed Israeli Advocate and U.S. Patent Agent, he leverages this rare frontline experience to advise deep-tech organizations on high-stakes global IP strategy.
At Lance IP, Avi provides specialized advisory across the software, defense, semiconductor, and AI sectors. He is uniquely positioned to handle the full patent lifecycle—from early-stage invention harvesting and open-source compliance to the strategic monetization of assets across the U.S., EU, and Israel. His pragmatic legal approach, informed by years of managing large-scale defense acquisitions and technology transfers, ensures that clients receive commercially grounded counsel. Whether navigating complex software patents or multinational IP commercialization, Avi delivers the technical depth and legal precision required to protect innovations in the world’s most demanding technical landscapes.