BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is counted among the top law firms in Germany in the categories “Patent Law” and “Trademarks and Industrial Designs” in the “Focus Special Lawyer’s List” (October 2013). This special edition names leading lawyers and law firms in a total of 24 specialist legal fields. The list compiled by the news magazine is based on colleague recommendations, ratings on client portals and the financial press; the lawyers and firms named have built up a special reputation in their specialist fields and stand out among other firms for their expertise. The Focus Special (with Germany’s top lawyers) is available from the middle of October.

The new edition of “Legal 500 Germany” (2014/2015) again recommends BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in numerous categories. In the field of “Patent Law” (category: Registrations), the firm maintained its position from previous years as “Top Tier” firm. “BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains one of the biggest patent registration firms,” it was stated. In particular, Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar and Dr. Jan B. Krauß were recommended; Dr. Ute Kilger was given praised as especially active in the field of licence contracts. In the category “Patent Law: Dispute Resolution”, the firm is also among the recommended law firms with Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann and Dr. Michael Rüberg with special mention. The firm is also recommended in Trademark and Competition Law and is given especial praise for its “high number of German, European and international trademark registrations” as well as for its “good foreign contacts”. Dr Carl-Richard Haarmann, Prof. Dr. Jan B. Nordemann and Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann are recommended here. In the Media category, the firm is given special mention in the field of Entertainment and Media and Publishing Law and its “impressive client results” referred to. Prof Jan Bernd Nordemann is described as “respected” and Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski praised for his online expertise. In Media and Publishing Law, Legal 500 points to BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT’s “long-standing experience and gives special mention to Jan Nordemann. “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.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT also managed to retain very good rankings in the current edition of the “JUVE Manual of Corporate Law Firms” 2014/15. In regional law firm rankings, offices in Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Munich and Potsdam were named.
In the “Patent Law – Patent Registrations” category, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT retains pole position. In “Patent Processes – Patent Lawyers” BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is placed in the second category of the named law firms. In Patent Law, JUVE describes BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT as a “leading firm” and singles it out for praise in respect of its “patent prosecution with renowned technical expertise”. Alongside the “strong registration practice”, JUVE draws attention to the firm’s increasing presence in processes where it has “managed to place an integrated team of lawyers and patient specialists.” This year too, Prof Heinz Goddar (physics) and Dr Jan B. Krauss (pharmaceuticals) have been named among patent lawyers with recommended technical expertise. The following patent lawyers were often recommended by those surveyed: Prof. Dr. Heinz Goddar, Dr. Jan B. Krauss, Christian W. Appelt, Dr. Thomas Bittner, Dr. Markus Engelhard, Dr Klaus-Dieter Langfinger, Dr. Stefan Schohe, Dr. Karl-Heinz Metten and Prof. Dr. Christian Czychowski. The firm’s new addition, Dr Lothar Steiling, who joined the Dusseldorf office, was also praised.
In the category “Brand and Competition Law”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is described as “recommended” and the “internal composition” of the first in particular is rated positively. JUVE draws attention here in particular to the existing and strategic brand consultation service which has been “renowned for years” as well as to the firm’s increased visibility in important processes. Often recommended in this category were: Dr. V. Schmitz-Fohrmann, Prof. Dr. J. B. Nordemann, Wilhelm Stahlberg, Dr. Martin Wirtz, Prof. Dr. Ch. Czychowski, Prof. Dr. Axel Nordemann.
BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is described in “Contract and Copyright” as “recommended media practice highly regarded for its profound knowledge of copyright law”. It is also a “regular choice for expert reports with political background.” In this category Prof J.B. Nordemann, Dr. M. Schaefer and Prof Ch. Czychowski are often recommended. As central IT interface, the expertise of the “highly regarded” Prof C Czychowski is highlighted. Prof Jan Bernd Nordemann is almost traditionally counted among the “leading German copyright lawyers”.
The “JUVE Manual Corporate Law Firms” is geared towards clients and lawyers. Rankings are based on research carried out by the JUVE team, assessment of questionnaires, interviews with competitors, clients as well as further relevant industry sources.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT also managed to retain very good rankings in the current edition of the “JUVE Manual of Corporate Law Firms” 2016/2017 and improved in one field. In the “Patent Law – Patent Registrations” category, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT retains pole position. In “Patent Processes – Patent Lawyers” BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is placed in the second category of the named law firms. In “Patent Processes / Lawyers”, it moved up the ranking to 4th position. JUVE states here: “The firm, which is among the leading firms in patent law, has a strong registration practice and also appears in litigation with its mixed teams.” This year too, Prof Heinz Goddar (physics) and Dr Jan B. Krauß (Pharma) were mentioned among the leading names with recommended technical specialties. The following patent lawyers were often recommended by those surveyed: Prof Heinz Goddar, Dr Jan B. Krauß, Christian Appelt, Dr Markus Engelhard, Dr Stefan Schohe and Dr Karl-Heinz Metten.

In the category “Trade Mark and Design Law”, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT remains in 3rd place this year. “Thanks to the expertise of its solicitors, the mixed firm is among the recommended law firms for Trademark & Competition Law. The team also showed its strength in the registration and administration of brand portfolios The offices work ever closer together,” JUVE notes. Often recommended in this category were: Dr V. Schmitz-Fohrmann, Wilhelm Stahlberg, Dr Martin Wirtz and Dr Rudolf T. Böckenholt.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT took 3rd place in “Contract and Copyright Law” this year. “The firm, which is recommended for Media Law, is shaped by a long tradition in Copyright Law. Its considerable network of high quality film studios, means it has prominent clients at the interface between Trademark & Competition Law. The team also uses synergies in digitalisation issues,” JUVE states.  Dr Martin Schaefer is often recommended in this category.

The “JUVE Manual Corporate Law Firms” is geared towards clients and lawyers. Rankings are based on research carried out by the JUVE team, assessment of questionnaires, interviews with competitors, clients as well as further relevant industry sources.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner Dr. Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann is listed among the most important lawyers for trademark law in Germany in the recently published “The International Who’s Who of Trademark Lawyers 2015”. This year, only a total of 33 renowned lawyers were selected for Germany.

Dr Volker Schmitz-Fohrmann is based in Munich and is active in all areas of intellectual property law, mainly in trade mark and competition law, with a further focus on product piracy.