eipr: Dr M. Schaefer with contribution “ISP Liability for Blocking Access to Third-Party Infringing Content”.

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BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Dr Martin Schaefer has made a contribution to the English language journal European Intellectual Property Review (10/2016, p. 633-638) entitled “ISP Liability for Blocking Access to Third-Party Infringing Content” . In the article, Dr Schaefer gives an overview of developments and the current state of jurisprudence in relation to the blocking of websites by internet service providers (ISP) on grounds of contents which infringe third-party copyright. In Germany, the “Goldesel” case (Liability for Interference of Access Provider) decided by the Federal Supreme Court on 26 November 2015 is the lead case here. Dr Schaefer comments here: „The Goldesel decision of the German BHG has paved the way to a sensible website blocking possibility in accordance with art.8(3) Info Directive, using the concept of Störerhaftung as a basis.“ Dr Martin Schaefer fought the case at first instance.

Managing Intellectual Property’s “IP Stars 2016”: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT ranked No. 1 in Patent Prosecution.

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In the current edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s “IP Stars Handbook 2016”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has excelled by being represented in three categories. The law firm is ranked no.1 in the field of Patent Law and No. 2 in the Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Contentious categories respectively. The names of individual partners will be published by the publishing house in May 2016 (Trademark & Copyright) and in July 2016 (Patent Law). The current listing can be viewed here.

“IAM Patent 1000 – 2016” – now with a total of four BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners.

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In the now fifth edition of “IAM Patent 1000 2016 – The World´s Leading Patent Practitioners”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has held on to its “highly recommended” ranking in the “Patent Infringement” category while being awarded a recommended ranking in the “Transactions” category. BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s partners and patent law specialists Prof. Dr. H. Goddar, Christian W. Appelt and Dr. M. Engelhard, will also be highlighted this year as recommended “individuals”. A new addition is Dr. M. Rüberg, who will also be among the recommended “individuals”. Prof. Goddar is again listed as a “luminary” at the very top of the ranking list. According to the overall assessment, “BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains one of the pre-eminent names on the non-contentious IP scene. The firm files close to 4,000 patent applications annually with the EPO, DPMA and foreign patent offices on behalf of everything from start-ups to mid-size companies and multinationals. It also maintains a robust contentious arm, making it a persuasive option for one-stop shopping. Having spent time undertaking postdoctoral research in the University of Cambridge’s biochemistry department, Markus Engelhard is a technical mastermind who can astutely advise research institutions and government bodies on even the most esoteric matters. Munich-based Heinz Goddar is a former president of the Licensing Executives Society International; an authority on patent and licensing law, he frequently lectures on the subject. “Fantastic practitioner” Michael Rüberg has extensive in-house experience and specialises in IP portfolio management. With Osaka and Tokyo familiar terrain for him, Christian Appelt is a lodestar for Japanese clients.“ The full ranking is here

Managing Intellectual Property nominates “IP Stars 2016” –five BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners nominated.

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In the latest edition of the “IP Stars Handbook 2016” from Managing Intellectual Property, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is well-represented in three categories. The publisher has now also published the names of the individual partners. This year, a total of five BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners have been nominated as “IP Stars”: Peter Groß, Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann and Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann. In Trademark Prosecution and Trademark Contentious, the office is at second place in each category, while in Copyright it holds first place. Managing Intellectual Property also quotes a client that refers to the “excellent, consistently great service and assistance” of BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT. The individual partners for the Patent Law segment will be nominated by name by the publisher in July 2016. The current listing can be viewed here.

“Chambers Global 2016”: First place in “Patent Prosecution” for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT.

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The current issue of “Chambers Global 2016” counts BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT among the leading firms in “Patent Prosecution”, with the society also once again being ranked first this year (Band 1). Prof. Heinz Goddar (“remains well respected for his vast experience in patent prosecution”) and Dr. Steffen Schmidt were named in particular. “Chambers Global” highlighted the following: “What the team is known for: Demonstrates close collaboration with its offices, offering seamless cross-border solutions. Market-leading patent prosecution department and strong presence in patent litigation in several sectors, most notably biotech.“
“Chambers Global” provides a global perspective of recommended firms in various legal fields. BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has received particular recognition for years in the category of “Intellectual Property – Germany”, among others for “Trade Mark & Unfair Competition”.

Global Law Experts: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT named Law Firm of the Year in Germany 2016 in “IP Rights Enforcement” and “Trademark Protection”.

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As part of its Annual Awards, Global Law Experts has presented BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT with two awards, with the firm being recognised as the “IP Rights Enforcement Law Firm of the Year in Germany – 2016” and the “Trademark Protection Law Firm of the Year in Germany – 2016”. Global Law Experts identifies as an international online database of businesses and consultants in legal and financial enterprise. Since 2010, Global Law Experts has presented its Annual Awards in various legal fields to businesses in recognition of exceptional performance.

Best Lawyers 2016: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is “Law Firm of the Year in the field of Industrial Property Protection”.

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The 8th German edition of the originally American publication Best Lawyers has just been published by Handelsblatt. Here, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT has been selected as Law Firm of the Year in the field of Industrial Property Protection. The partner Dr. Ludwig Kouker (Bremen; Industrial Property Protection) was named as “Lawyer of the Year 2016“ in the named legal fields.
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is also represented this year with a total of ten lawyers and three offices. At the Munich office, the following lawyers are named: Christian W. Appelt (IP), Dr. Markus Engelhard (IP), Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar (IP). At the Berlin office, the following lawyers are mentioned: Dr. Ute Kilger (Health Care/Biotech) and Dr. Martin Schaefer (Media Law, Copyright). At the Bremen office, Dr Ludwig Kouker (IP) and Malte Nentwig (IP) are mentioned. The rankings of law firms and lawyers are based on assessments by colleagues from other firms in a peer-to-peer procedure, which provides especially reliable results. Best Lawyers is therefore considered one of the most respectable legal rankings. The current Best Lawyers ranking for Germany spans 857 lawyers working in 220 law firms.

WIPR Leaders 2016: BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT represented with four partners.

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In its new international rankings, the “World IP Review Leaders 2016” includes a total of four BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners. Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar and Christian W. Appelt are included in the “Patent” category; the “Trade Mark” category lists Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann as “leaders” for Germany.

WIPR Leaders 2016 is compiled by Newton Media Ltd. Both listings can be accessed here as e-magazine. Patents and Trademark Leaders 2016 Trademark:

Three BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners acknowledged in “Who´s Who Legal: Trademarks 2016”.

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Three BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners amongst others Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann and Dr. Florian Schwab are numbered among the most important lawyers for trademark law in Germany in the recently published “Who’s Who Legal: Trademarks 2016”.

This year, only 44 renowned lawyers in total have been selected for Germany. “Who’s Who Legal: Trademarks 2016” determines the world’s leading trademark law experts (1160 in total) in 82 countries. The online version, which can be viewed at www.whoswholegal.com, brings together approximately 17,000 specialists from 36 fields of law.

“Legal 500 Germany” 2013/2014: Good ratings for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT.

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The new edition of “Legal 500 Germany” (2013/2014) again recommends BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in numerous categories. In the field of “Patent Law” (category: Registrations), the firm managed to hold pole position. “Choosing BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is never wrong,” the description went. In particular, Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar, Dr. Jan B. Krauss as well as Dr Markus Engelhard are recommended. Also in the category “Patent Law: Dispute Resolution”, the firm is recommended with especial mention made of Dr. J. B. Krauss, Professor Dr. H. Goddar, Dr. Michael Rüberg and Christian W. Appelt. The firm is also recommended for Trademark and Competition Law. Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann and Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann were given especial mention here. In the Media category, the “expertise of the IP boutique in all areas of Copyright” were highlighted; Prof. Jan B. Nordemann and Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski are described as “respected”. In Press and Publishing Law, Jan Nordemann is singled out as “recognised”. “Legal 500 Germany” markets itself as guide to exceptional law firms and leading lawyers on the German market with the aim of helping clients with the selection of a first class chambers.