The Legal 500 – Germany 2023 again recognizes BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT as a top tier law firm

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Highest possible award for the area of “Patent Law: Patent Attorneys: Applications and Official Proceedings” and recommendations in three further categories

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT patent attorneys and attorneys at law are also recognized for their services in the current edition of the ranking of “The Legal 500 – Germany”. Thus, the law firm receives the distinction “TIER 1” in the field of “Patent Law: Patent Attorneys: Applications and Official Proceedings” and is thus listed among the best law firms in Germany. In addition, the jury also recommends BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in the categories “Trade Mark Law”, “Patent Law: Patent Attorneys: Dispute Resolution” and “Patent Law: Attorneys: Dispute Resolution”.

Particularly highlighted by The Legal 500 are the following attorneys:

Christian W. Appelt, Christoph Angerhausen, Dr. Daniel Herrmann, Felix Hermann, Dr. Karl-Heinz Metten, Dr. Markus Engelhard, Dr. Mario Araujo and Dr. Jin Jeon (all “Patent Law: Patent Attorneys: Applications and Official Proceedings”),

Dr. Rudolf Böckenholt, Dr. Andreas Dustmann, Silke Freund, Dr. Sebastian Engels and Dr. Eckhard Ratjen (all “Trade Mark Law”),

Christian W. Appelt, Dr. Dennis Kretschmann and Felix Hermann (all “Patent Law: Patent Attorneys: Dispute Resolution”) and Dr. Carl-Richard Haarmann and Dr. Michael Rüberg for the practice area “Patent Law: Attorneys: Dispute Resolution”.

Leading IP law firm in Germany with advice on a broad spectrum of technology

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is undisputedly one of the leading IP boutiques in Germany, according to the jury’s verdict. The mixed patent and law firm is one of the strongest names in the market in terms of filings and offers many years of experience in the administration and development of extensive IP portfolios. The above-average size of the team allows the firm to advise on an extremely broad spectrum of technology.

Many years of experience and expertise in national and international patent proceedings

In addition, the firm offers many years of experience in invalidity and infringement proceedings as well as in opposition and appeal proceedings, praises The Legal 500. The BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT team is experienced in handling national, European and international proceedings which, thanks to the in-house lawyers, it can also conduct without calling in external law firms. As a result, the firm handles contentious patent matters for medium-sized companies and corporate groups with a good standing in the German market.

Expertise in trade mark law also for cross-border matters

In the field of trade mark law, the jury emphasizes the team’s strong application practice and the management of extensive trademark portfolios for clients, as well as the support of companies in the enforcement and defense of their property rights before European and German offices. In this respect, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT is ideally positioned for cross-border matters with the expertise of its offices in Alicante, Paris and Shanghai.

About The Legal 500

The Legal 500 analyses and rates law firms around the world in more than 150 jurisdictions. Published annually, the rankings are based on feedback from 300,000 clients worldwide, law firm submissions, interviews with leading lawyers and experts with extensive knowledge of the legal market.

The current ranking is available online here.

Unified Patent Court to start work on June 1, 2023

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With the approval of Germany on February 17, 2023, all requirements for the entry into force of the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court are fulfilled. The UPC will thus commence its activities on June 01, 2023.

On February 17, 2023, Germany ratified the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court (UPCA), thus clearing the way for the Unified Patent Court (UPC) and the European patent with unitary effect. As of June 1, 2023, the UPC will rule on the validity of European patents and their infringement in a unified procedure.

So far, 17 EU member states have committed to participating in the European Unitary Patent system. Ten EU member states are expected to participate in the near future. Another ten states in Europe participate in the European Patent Convention, but not in the UPC.

The aim of the new European Unitary Patent System is to further harmonize the patent system in Europe and to sustainably strengthen innovation in Europe.

Further information on the new Unitary Patent System with special focus on the Unitary Patent as well as on the Unitary Patent Court can be found in the “UPC” section of our website. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at upc@boehmert.de.

Berlinale 2023: Producers’ Brunch on 20.02.2023 with Dr. Martin Schaefer as host

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Topic “Platforms Always – Access Providers Never?”

Now that all events can take place live again, media:net berlinbrandenburg also invites you to the Producers’ Brunch at the Brandenburg Representation to the Federal Government in Berlin as part of the Berlinale 2023.
On the questions “Platforms always – Access providers never? What do the latest legal developments in Germany and Europe mean for the film and television sector?” will be discussed this year by a high-ranking panel consisting of

  • Julia Kever, Senior Legal Counsel at Motion Picture Association
  • Andreas Göckel, Deutsche Telekom AG, Law and Integrity, Head of Partnering and Innovations
  • Sabine Frank, Head of Governmental Affairs and Public Policy at YouTube
  • Dr. Armin Jungbluth, Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport (Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr), responsible for Legal Framework Digital Services, Media Law.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT attorney and partner Dr. Martin Schaefer will act as a supporting moderator. An introduction to the topic will be given by Prof. Dr. Jan Bernd Nordemann of NORDEMANN. The event will be held in German.

More information about the Producers’ Brunch 2023 can be found here.

Event dates at a glance

Date: February 20, 2023
Time: 10.00 – 12.30 h | Admission from 09.30 h
Location: Representation of Brandenburg at the Federal Government, In den Ministergärten 3, 10117 Berlin, Germany

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Christian W. Appelt to speak at the 21st Dusseldorf Patent Law Days 2023

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„Current decision practice of the EPO Boards of Appeal” is the topic of Christian W. Appelt’s lecture on 24 March 2023 at 9.15 a.m.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT patent attorney and partner Christian W. Appelt will once again be giving a lecture at the “Jahrestagung für Gewerblichen Rechtsschutz der Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf” (annual conference on intellectual property law of the Heinrich Heine University in Dusseldorf) on March 23 and 24, 2023, at the Industrieclub Düsseldorf.

His presentation on „Aktuelle Entscheidungspraxis der Beschwerdekammern des EPA“ (current decision practice of the EPO Boards of Appeal) is scheduled as the first lecture before the plenary session on March 24, 2023. from 9.15 am.

Click here for more information on the “Düsseldorfer Patentrechtstage” and a link to the conference programme! The event will be held in German.

BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT now a member of the Federal Association of Medium-Sized Businesses BVMW e. V.

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Medium-sized companies form the heart of our economy and can be found in large numbers in the BVMW. The association promotes entrepreneurial self-development, offers members the opportunity to network at a variety of events and cooperates with politics, business, science and culture for their benefit. Comprehensive personal support for the many thousands of members by regional contact persons positively round off the profile of the association.

All reasons for BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT to join the BVMW, because this is where philosophies meet that fit together! In our daily work, comprehensive personal advice and customised practical solutions for the protection of intellectual property are also at the centre. Small and medium-sized businesses are one of the most important pillars of our firm.

Our competent team of patent attorneys and attorneys-at-law advises companies in the fields of chemistry, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering, as well as in the fields of physics, pharmacy, biotechnology, IT, software, internet and the creative industries. At six modern locations in Germany and three international offices, we are available to answer our clients’ questions and provide support. Feel free to contact us! You can also find out more about the areas of law covered by our firm.

 

Heinz Goddar and Melanie Müller are new editors of the standard work “Trade Secrets Throughout the World”

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In succession of late Melvin F. Jager, who died in September of last year, the sole editor of Standard Handbook “Trade Secrets Throughout the World” (“TSTW”), ISBN 978-1-731-92418-6, last edition 2022 Thomson Reuters, fulfilling a sincere wish of late Mel Jager, BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner and patent attorney Heinz Goddar and Melanie Müller, attorney at law at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT, since January 2023 are joint editors of “TSTW”.

Already at this opportunity, they would like to express their sincere hope that the numerous authors who, in cooperation with Mel Jager, in the past has been contributed to the handbook, will continue the fruitful cooperation in the past, together with the new co-editors, in honor and in continuation of Mel Jager’s great work.

Lecture by Christian W. Appelt within the LES Training Modules on February 03, 2023

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“Introduction, Types and Protection of Licensable Property, Introduction to the Exploitation of Industrial Property Rights” is the title of the lecture by BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partner and patent attorney Christian W. Appelt as part of the Licensing Executives Society (LES) training modules.

Together with Prof. Dr. Christian Osterrieth of HOYNG ROKH MONEGIER, Christian W. Appelt will lecture on the basics of patent law, utility model law, design law, trademark law as well as copyright law in Module 1 on February 03, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The lecture assumes no prior knowledge in the field of intellectual property law and is intended as an introduction to the entire LES module series.

Christian W. Appelt has been a member of the advisory board of LES Germany since 2022, and was previously a member of the board as well as president of the association from 2018 to 2020.

The LES training modules are held in German. More details may be found here.

New Commentary “Ingerl/Rohnke/­Nordemann – Markengesetz: MarkenG” 2023 in fourth edition with sub­stantial partici­pation of BOEHMERT & BOEH­MERT Attorneys at Law

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In the recently published commentary “Ingerl/Rohnke/Nordemann – Markengesetz: MarkenG” in its fourth edition, no less than five BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT partners and attorneys-at-law can be found in the team of 14 authors. In addition to Dr. Andreas Dustmann, LL.M., Dr. Sebastian Engels, Dr. Ludwig Kouker and Dr. Volker-Schmitz-Fohrmann, Dr. Martin Wirtz also comments in the newly revised standard work.

The commentary, which is aimed at lawyers and patent attorneys, as well as companies and courts, sets high quality standards due to its precise and well-founded argumentation. It deals trademark related decisions of national as well as European courts.

The commentary “Ingerl/Rohnke/Nordemann – Markengesetz: MarkenG” is published by C.H. Beck in German language and can be ordered from the online bookstore beck-shop.de.