SAN FRANCISCO — A team from DLA Piper has entered the fray for Apple Inc. in a patent dispute with Israeli tech firm Emblaze Ltd. that appears to be headed for trial.

DLA Piper partners Mark Fowler, Robert Buergi, John Allcock and Erin Gibson entered appearances on Friday for Apple, which has been represented by Greenberg Traurig so far in the case. Greenberg Traurig partner William Coats said the firm will continue to defend Apple.